# Springfield College: Community Organization and Advocacy (bachelor's)

Springfield, MA. IPEDS 167899, CIP 44.02. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/springfield-college/majors/community-organization-and-advocacy

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $44,961
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $54,080 (U.S. median for this major: $54,621 across 20 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $31,415 (U.S. median $29,150)
- Rank in MA: 2 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$541

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.07 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $54,080 minus $39,880 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $22,519 | $91,652 | 6.5 years |
| 30-48k | $22,295 | $90,741 | 6.4 years |
| 48-75k | $23,364 | $95,091 | 6.7 years |
| 75-110k | $27,470 | $111,803 | 7.9 years |
| 110k+ | $34,461 | $140,256 | 9.9 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Community Organization and Advocacy at MA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Massachusetts-Boston | $60,440 | not reported | $17,707 | 49% |
| Springfield College | $54,080 | $31,415 | $30,587 | 74% |

## Careers
- Social and Community Service Managers (SOC 11-9151): median wage $79,450 Springfield, MA, $81,380 MA, $80,390 U.S.; U.S. jobs 7.2% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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