Community Organization and Advocacy at Des Moines Area Community College
Ankeny, IA · Associate's Degree · about 18 graduates a year
Des Moines Area Community College graduates in community organization and advocacy earn 13% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 41% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Des Moines Area Community College Compares for Community Organization and Advocacy
All 11 colleges reporting community organization and advocacy earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CUNY Bronx Community College Bronx, NY | $58,739 | $55,907 | #1 | $39,102 |
| 2 | Empire State University Saratoga Springs, NY | $55,084 | $52,429 | #3 | — |
| 3 | Finger Lakes Community College Canandaigua, NY | $52,970 | $50,416 | #4 | — |
| 4 | Des Moines Area Community College Ankeny, IA | $49,886 | $52,474 | #2 | $26,312 |
| 5 | CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College New York, NY | $43,706 | $41,599 | #6 | $33,854 |
| 6 | Washtenaw Community College Ann Arbor, MI | $42,552 | $44,866 | #5 | — |
| 7 | SUNY Corning Community College Corning, NY | $41,223 | $39,236 | #7 | — |
| 8 | Genesee Community College Batavia, NY | $40,808 | $38,841 | #8 | — |
| 9 | Niagara County Community College Sanborn, NY | $39,680 | $37,767 | #9 | $27,091 |
| 10 | Ulster County Community College Stone Ridge, NY | $37,445 | $35,640 | #10 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Des Moines Area Community College community organization and advocacy graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $26,312 one year after graduating and $49,886 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Des Moines Area Community College rank for community organization and advocacy?
Among 11 colleges reporting earnings for community organization and advocacy graduates, Des Moines Area Community College ranks #4 by median pay four years after graduation, and #2 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is community organization and advocacy at Des Moines Area Community College worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% more than the national median for community organization and advocacy ($44,066), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,503.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.