Community Organization and Advocacy at Merrimack College
North Andover, MA · Master's Degree · about 11 graduates a year
Merrimack College graduates in community organization and advocacy earn 18% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 37% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Merrimack College Compares for Community Organization and Advocacy
All 10 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 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | $168,632 | $165,680 | #1 | $130,419 |
| 2 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA | $84,981 | $86,426 | #2 | $72,426 |
| 3 | Pennsylvania State University-World Campus University Park, PA | $84,981 | $86,426 | #3 | $72,426 |
| 4 | Metropolitan State University Saint Paul, MN | $70,849 | $67,676 | #5 | — |
| 5 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $66,044 | $69,636 | #4 | $51,957 |
| 6 | Springfield College Springfield, MA | $61,633 | $54,274 | #7 | $51,379 |
| 7 | Clark University Worcester, MA | $61,101 | $53,806 | #8 | $51,055 |
| 8 | Merrimack College North Andover, MA | $55,217 | $48,624 | #10 | $48,302 |
| 9 | Capella University Minneapolis, MN | $53,197 | $50,815 | #9 | $50,009 |
| 10 | Murray State University Murray, KY | $51,766 | $58,615 | #6 | $43,235 |
Other Majors at Merrimack College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $92,014 | $69,639 | #199 of 349 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $84,044 | $56,058 | #607 of 861 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | $72,160 | $52,599 | #12 of 19 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | — | $66,395 | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $64,371 | $46,921 | #323 of 453 |
| Education | $62,474 | $53,770 | #115 of 214 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $61,055 | $55,327 | #154 of 380 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $60,333 | $41,411 | #205 of 216 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Merrimack College community organization and advocacy graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $48,302 one year after graduating and $55,217 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Merrimack College rank for community organization and advocacy?
Among 10 colleges reporting earnings for community organization and advocacy graduates, Merrimack College ranks #8 by median pay four years after graduation, and #10 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is community organization and advocacy at Merrimack College worth it?
Its graduates earn 18% less than the national median for community organization and advocacy ($67,597), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,500.
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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.