by our College Data Analytics Team
[Community Organization And Advocacy](/majors/social-services-public-administration/community-organization-and-advocacy/) programs reward a close look at where graduates go on to earn the most. The schools below stand out for the salaries their community organization and advocacy graduates go on to command.
For its 2026 highest-paid-graduates ranking, College Factual looked at 13 schools to find where community organization and advocacy graduates earn the most.
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Below are the schools whose community organization and advocacy graduates go on to earn the most.
Northwestern University tops our 2026 list of the highest-paying community organization and advocacy schools in the United States. Located in the city of Evanston, Northwestern University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career community organization and advocacy graduates from Northwestern University make a median of around $87,763 per year.
A rank of #2 makes Central Michigan University one of the highest-paying schools for community organization and advocacy. Located in the town of Mount Pleasant, Central Michigan University is a public institution. Students who complete the community organization and advocacy program here go on to a median salary of roughly $58,717.
Students chasing top earnings in community organization and advocacy will find them at Albertus Magnus College, which ranked #3. Set in the city of New Haven, Albertus Magnus College is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career community organization and advocacy graduates from Albertus Magnus College make a median of around $51,689 per year.
A rank of #4 makes Suny Empire State College one of the highest-paying schools for community organization and advocacy. Set in the suburb of Saratoga Springs, Suny Empire State College is a public institution. Community Organization And Advocacy graduates of Suny Empire State College earn a median of about $51,392 a year early in their careers.
Springfield College School Of Professional And Continuing Studies produces some of the highest-paid graduates in community organization and advocacy, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the city of Springfield, Springfield College School Of Professional And Continuing Studies is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, community organization and advocacy degree recipients from Springfield College School Of Professional And Continuing Studies typically earn about $47,108 annually.
Arizona State University placed #6 among the highest-paying schools for community organization and advocacy. Set in the city of Tempe, Arizona State University is a public institution. Community Organization And Advocacy graduates of Arizona State University earn a median of about $43,160 a year early in their careers.
Arizona State University Skysong landed the #7 spot for community organization and advocacy salaries this year. Arizona State University Skysong is a public school located in the city of Scottsdale. Students who complete the community organization and advocacy program here go on to a median salary of roughly $43,160.
Portland State University ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying community organization and advocacy schools. Located in the city of Portland, Portland State University is a public institution. Early-career community organization and advocacy graduates from Portland State University make a median of around $50,265 per year.
University Of Phoenix Arizona came in at #9 for community organization and advocacy graduate earnings this year. University Of Phoenix Arizona is a private for-profit school located in the city of Phoenix. Community Organization And Advocacy graduates of University Of Phoenix Arizona earn a median of about $39,269 a year early in their careers.
University Of California Santa Cruz placed #10 among the highest-paying schools for community organization and advocacy. Located in the city of Santa Cruz, University Of California Santa Cruz is a public institution. Early-career community organization and advocacy graduates from University Of California Santa Cruz make a median of around $52,240 per year.
Grand Canyon University landed the #11 spot for community organization and advocacy salaries this year. Located in the city of Phoenix, Grand Canyon University is a private for-profit institution. Early-career community organization and advocacy graduates from Grand Canyon University make a median of around $41,681 per year.
Siena Heights University landed the #12 spot for community organization and advocacy salaries this year. Siena Heights University is a private not-for-profit school located in the town of Adrian. Community Organization And Advocacy graduates of Siena Heights University earn a median of about $41,138 a year early in their careers.
Black Hills State University landed the #13 spot for community organization and advocacy salaries this year. Black Hills State University is a public school located in the town of Spearfish. Students who complete the community organization and advocacy program here go on to a median salary of roughly $32,818.
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This ranking is produced by College Factual, 2026 edition. The methodology measures the salaries community organization and advocacy graduates go on to earn early in their careers, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 13 schools evaluated.
*Salary figures reflect median early-career earnings (about 5 years after graduation) and may vary by how long a person takes to complete their degree.
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