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2022 Best Value Community Organization Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k

20 Ranked Colleges
537 Degrees Awarded
$26,900 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Community Organization Schools for a Master's For Those Making $0-$30k

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. College Factual has developed its “Best Value Community Organization Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.

In 2019-2020, 3,114 people earned their degree in community organization and advocacy, making the major the 172nd most popular in the United States. In 2017-2018, community organization and advocacy graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $31,697 and had an average of $25,006 in loans still to pay off.

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.

For this year’s “Best Value Community Organization Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking, we looked at 20 colleges that offer a degree 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.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the community organization and advocacy program at the school. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we’ve developed a number of rankings, including this “Best Value Community Organization Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k” list, to help you choose the best school for you.

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Best Value Community Organization Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Community Organization Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k.

Top 20 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Community Organization & Advocacy (Income $0-$30k)

#1

Northwestern University

Evanston, Illinois

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Northwestern University. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Community Organization Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k list. This large school is located in Evanston, Illinois, and it awarded 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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#2

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennessee

Out of the 20 schools in the Best Value Community Organization Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, Vanderbilt University landed the #2 spot on the list. Vanderbilt is a private not-for-profit institution located in Nashville, Tennessee. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 25 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Vanderbilt also took the #3 spot in our “Best Community Organization & Advocacy Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Vanderbilt are $50,624, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Vanderbilt Community Organization & Advocacy Report

Out of the 20 schools in the Best Value Community Organization Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor landed the #3 spot on the list. U-M is a public institution located in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The school has a large population, and it awarded 35 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

U-M also took the #4 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 University of Michigan - Ann Arbor are $49,548.

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#4

Cornell University

Ithaca, New York
#2 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Cornell University. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Community Organization Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k. Ithaca, New York is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s community organization degrees to 3 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree community organization students whose families make $0-$30k list, Cornell has also earned the #2 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 Cornell University are $30,042.

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Out of the 20 schools in the Best Value Community Organization Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, John Jay College of Criminal Justice landed the #5 spot on the list. New York, New York is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s community organization degrees to 14 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree community organization students whose families make $0-$30k list, John Jay has also earned the #14 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 John Jay are $20,962.

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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Community Organization Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is a public institution located in Champaign, Illinois. The school has a large population, and it awarded 1 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UIUC not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #0 on our “Best Community Organization & Advocacy Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign are $30,083, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UIUC Community Organization & Advocacy Report

#5 in overall quality

University of Alaska Fairbanks came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Community Organization Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. UAF is a public institution located in Fairbanks, Alaska. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 7 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UAF also made our “Best Community Organization & Advocacy Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #5. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Alaska Fairbanks are $24,287.

Full UAF Community Organization & Advocacy Report

#8

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 For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #8. Towson University is a large school located in Towson, Maryland that handed out 3 masters’s community organization degrees in 2019-2020.

Towson also took the #7 spot in our “Best Community Organization & Advocacy Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Towson University are $18,972, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#18 in overall quality

University of Michigan - Dearborn landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value Community Organization Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Dearborn, Michigan, and it awarded 2 masters’s community organization degrees in 2019-2020.

UM Dearborn also made our “Best Community Organization & Advocacy Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #18. Average graduate tuition and fees at UM Dearborn are $25,072, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#10

Metropolitan State University

Saint Paul, Minnesota
#11 in overall quality

Metropolitan State University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Community Organization Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k list. Metropolitan State University is a medium-sized public school situated in Saint Paul, Minnesota. It awarded 17 masters’s community organization degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree community organization students whose families make $0-$30k list, Metro State has also earned the #11 rank in our “Best Community Organization & Advocacy Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Metropolitan State University are $17,552, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Metropolitan State University Community Organization & Advocacy Report

#11

Western Illinois University

Macomb, Illinois
#9 in overall quality

Western Illinois University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Community Organization Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. WIU is a public institution located in Macomb, Illinois. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 6 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

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

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#12

Brandeis University

Waltham, Massachusetts
#6 in overall quality

With a ranking of #12, Brandeis University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Community Organization Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k list. Brandeis University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Waltham, Massachusetts. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 9 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree community organization students whose families make $0-$30k list, Brandeis has also earned the #6 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 Brandeis University are $52,060.

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#13

Murray State University

Murray, Kentucky

With a ranking of #13, Murray State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Community Organization Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k list. Murray State is a public institution located in Murray, Kentucky. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 24 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

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. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Murray State are $14,400.

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#14

Western Kentucky University

Bowling Green, Kentucky
#17 in overall quality

Western Kentucky University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Community Organization Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #14. 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 whose families make $0-$30k 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.

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#15

Capella University

Minneapolis, Minnesota
#13 in overall quality

Capella University came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Community Organization Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. 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.

Capella University also made our “Best Community Organization & Advocacy Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #13. Average graduate tuition and fees at Capella University are $14,767, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Capella University Community Organization & Advocacy Report

#16

Delta State University

Cleveland, Mississippi
#19 in overall quality

With a ranking of #16, Delta State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Community Organization Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k list. Cleveland, Mississippi is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s community organization degrees to 10 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Delta State University, the school also landed the #19 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 Delta State University are $8,121.

Full Delta State University Community Organization & Advocacy Report

#17

Cleveland State University

Cleveland, Ohio

Cleveland State University came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Community Organization Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Cleveland State University is a public institution located in Cleveland, Ohio. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 16 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Cleveland State University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #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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#18

Clark University

Worcester, Massachusetts

Clark University landed the #18 spot on the 2022 Best Value Community Organization Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Worcester, Massachusetts is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s community organization degrees to 23 students in 2019-2020.

Clark also took the #10 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 Clark University are $47,730.

Full Clark University Community Organization & Advocacy Report

#19

Westminster College Utah

Salt Lake City, Utah

With a ranking of #19, Westminster College Utah did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Community Organization Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in Salt Lake City, Utah, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 11 degrees to qualified masters’s community organization students in 2019-2020.

Westminster College Salt Lake not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #8 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 Westminster College Salt Lake are $14,669.

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#20

Southeastern University

Lakeland, Florida
#16 in overall quality

Southeastern University landed the #20 spot on the 2022 Best Value Community Organization Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Located in Lakeland, Florida, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school awarded 2 degrees to qualified masters’s community organization students in 2019-2020.

SEU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #16 on our “Best Community Organization & Advocacy Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Southeastern University are $13,515, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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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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