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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Community Organization & Advocacy

19 Ranked Colleges
537 Degrees Awarded
$26,700 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Community Organization Schools for a Master's

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Best Value Community Organization Schools for a Master’s” ranking.

Community Organization & Advocacy is the 243rd most popular major in the country with 3,114 degrees awarded in 2019-2020.

At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 537 community organization and advocacy graduates with average earnings and debt of $56,398 and $43,194 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Community Organization Schools for a Master’s” ranking looked at 19 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in community organization and advocacy. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality community organization and advocacy programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the community organization and advocacy program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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When choosing the right school for you, it’s important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we’ve created a number of major-specific rankings, including this “Best Value Community Organization Schools for a Master’s” list to help you make the college decision.

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Best Value Community Organization Schools for a Master’s

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Community Organization Schools for a Master’s.

Top 19 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Community Organization & Advocacy

#1

Western Illinois University

Macomb, Illinois
#9 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Western Illinois University. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Community Organization Schools for a Master’s list. WIU is located in Macomb, Illinois and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 6 masters’s community organization degrees to qualified students.

WIU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #9 on our “Best Community Organization & Advocacy Master’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Western Illinois University are $11,996.

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#2

Capella University

Minneapolis, Minnesota
#13 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Capella University. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Community Organization Schools for a Master’s list. Minneapolis, Minnesota is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private for-profit school handed out masters’s community organization degrees to 72 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree community organization students list, Capella University has also earned the #13 rank in our “Best Community Organization & Advocacy Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Capella University are $14,767.

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#3

Westminster College Utah

Salt Lake City, Utah
#8 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Westminster College Utah. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Community Organization Schools for a Master’s list. Westminster College Utah is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Salt Lake City, Utah. It awarded 11 masters’s community organization degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree community organization students list, Westminster College Salt Lake has also earned the #8 rank in our “Best Community Organization & Advocacy Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Westminster College Salt Lake are $14,669, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#4

Murray State University

Murray, Kentucky
#12 in overall quality

Out of the 19 schools in the Best Value Community Organization Schools for a Master’s that were part of this year’s ranking, Murray State University landed the #4 spot on the list. Murray State University is located in Murray, Kentucky and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 24 masters’s community organization degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Murray State, the school also landed the #12 spot in our “Best Community Organization & Advocacy Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Murray State University are $14,400, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#5

Metropolitan State University

Saint Paul, Minnesota
#11 in overall quality

Out of the 19 schools in the Best Value Community Organization Schools for a Master’s that were part of this year’s ranking, Metropolitan State University landed the #5 spot on the list. Saint Paul, Minnesota is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s community organization degrees to 17 students in 2019-2020.

Metro State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #11 on our “Best Community Organization & Advocacy Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Metropolitan State University are $17,552, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#6

Towson University

Towson, Maryland
#7 in overall quality

Towson University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Community Organization Schools for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #6. Towson is located in Towson, Maryland and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 3 masters’s community organization degrees to qualified students.

Towson did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #7 on our “Best Community Organization & Advocacy Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Towson University are $18,972, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#5 in overall quality

University of Alaska Fairbanks did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Community Organization Schools for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #7. University of Alaska Fairbanks is a medium-sized school located in Fairbanks, Alaska that handed out 7 masters’s community organization degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree community organization students list, UAF has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best Community Organization & Advocacy Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UAF are $24,287, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#8

Cornell University

Ithaca, New York
#2 in overall quality

Cornell University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Community Organization Schools for a Master’s ranking. Cornell is a large school located in Ithaca, New York that handed out 3 masters’s community organization degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Cornell, the school also landed the #2 spot in our “Best Community Organization & Advocacy Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Cornell University are $30,042, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#9

Southeastern University

Lakeland, Florida
#16 in overall quality

Southeastern University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Community Organization Schools for a Master’s ranking. Southeastern University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Lakeland, Florida. It awarded 2 masters’s community organization degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree community organization students list, SEU has also earned the #16 rank in our “Best Community Organization & Advocacy Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at SEU are $13,515, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#10

Delta State University

Cleveland, Mississippi
#19 in overall quality

With a ranking of #10, Delta State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Community Organization Schools for a Master’s list. Delta State University is a public institution located in Cleveland, Mississippi. The school has a small population, and it awarded 10 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree community organization students list, Delta State University has also earned the #19 rank in our “Best Community Organization & Advocacy Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Delta State University are $8,121.

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#11

Cleveland State University

Cleveland, Ohio
#15 in overall quality

Cleveland State University landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Value Community Organization Schools for a Master’s ranking. Cleveland State University is a fairly large school located in Cleveland, Ohio that handed out 16 masters’s community organization degrees in 2019-2020.

Cleveland State University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #15 on our “Best Community Organization & Advocacy Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Cleveland State University are $17,622, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#12

Western Kentucky University

Bowling Green, Kentucky
#17 in overall quality

With a ranking of #12, Western Kentucky University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Community Organization Schools for a Master’s list. This fairly large school is located in Bowling Green, Kentucky, and it awarded 12 masters’s community organization degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree community organization students list, WKU has also earned the #17 rank in our “Best Community Organization & Advocacy Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Western Kentucky University are $18,340.

Full Western Kentucky University Community Organization & Advocacy Report

#18 in overall quality

University of Michigan - Dearborn ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Community Organization Schools for a Master’s list. Located in Dearborn, Michigan, this medium-sized public school handed out 2 diplomas to qualified masters’s community organization students in 2019-2020.

UM Dearborn also took the #18 spot in our “Best Community Organization & Advocacy Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UM Dearborn are $25,072, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#14 in overall quality

John Jay College of Criminal Justice landed the #14 spot on the 2022 Best Value Community Organization Schools for a Master’s ranking. John Jay is located in New York, New York and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 14 masters’s community organization degrees to qualified students.

John Jay also made our “Best Community Organization & Advocacy Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #14. Average graduate tuition and fees at John Jay College of Criminal Justice are $20,962, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#15

Clark University

Worcester, Massachusetts
#10 in overall quality

With a ranking of #15, Clark University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Community Organization Schools for a Master’s list. Clark University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Worcester, Massachusetts. The school has a small population, and it awarded 23 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Clark, the school also landed the #10 spot in our “Best Community Organization & Advocacy Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Clark are $47,730, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Clark University Community Organization & Advocacy Report

#16

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, Michigan
#4 in overall quality

With a ranking of #16, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Community Organization Schools for a Master’s list. Located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, this large public school handed out 35 diplomas to qualified masters’s community organization students in 2019-2020.

U-M not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #4 on our “Best Community Organization & Advocacy Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor are $49,548, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Michigan - Ann Arbor Community Organization & Advocacy Report

#17

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennessee
#3 in overall quality

Vanderbilt University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Community Organization Schools for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #17. Vanderbilt is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Nashville, Tennessee. It awarded 25 masters’s community organization degrees in 2019-2020.

Vanderbilt not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #3 on our “Best Community Organization & Advocacy Master’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Vanderbilt University are $50,624.

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#18

Brandeis University

Waltham, Massachusetts
#6 in overall quality

Brandeis University ranked #18 on this year’s Best Value Community Organization Schools for a Master’s list. Brandeis University is a medium-sized school located in Waltham, Massachusetts that handed out 9 masters’s community organization degrees in 2019-2020.

Brandeis also took the #6 spot in our “Best Community Organization & Advocacy Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Brandeis University are $52,060.

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#19

Northwestern University

Evanston, Illinois
#1 in overall quality

Northwestern University landed the #19 spot on the 2022 Best Value Community Organization Schools for a Master’s ranking. Northwestern University is a large school located in Evanston, Illinois that handed out 47 masters’s community organization degrees in 2019-2020.

Northwestern not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #1 on our “Best Community Organization & Advocacy Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Northwestern University are $56,567, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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Notes and References

References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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