by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how Northwestern ranks among other schools offering degrees in community organization.
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The bachelor's program at Northwestern was ranked #1 on College Factual's Best Schools for community organization list. It is also ranked #1 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Northwestern University handed out 68 bachelor's degrees in community organization & advocacy. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 73 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 31 students received their master’s degree in community organization from Northwestern. This makes it the #6 most popular school for community organization master’s degree candidates in the country.
Community Organization majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Northwestern go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $65,015 a year. This is higher than $32,311, which is the national median for all community organization bachelor's degree recipients.
Graduates of the master's community organization program at Northwestern make a median salary of $115,760. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all community organization graduates with a master's is $43,709.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Northwestern, community organization students borrow a median amount of $13,500 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all community organization bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $31,047.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the community organization majors at Northwestern University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 68 students earned a bachelor's degree in community organization from Northwestern. About 56% of these graduates were women and the other 44% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 54% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a bachelor's in community organization.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Of the 31 community organization students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from Northwestern, about 26% were men and 74% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a master's in community organization.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 14 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Administration | 75 |
| Public Policy | 45 |
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