Community Organization and Advocacy at Aquinas College
Grand Rapids, MI · Bachelor's Degree · about 2 graduates a year
Aquinas College graduates in community organization and advocacy earn 14% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Aquinas College Compares for Community Organization and Advocacy
All 24 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 | $84,712 | $83,229 | #1 | $61,009 |
| 2 | Elon University Elon, NC | $64,011 | $68,693 | #2 | $42,795 |
| 3 | Albertus Magnus College New Haven, CT | $62,035 | $55,851 | #7 | $50,352 |
| 4 | University of Massachusetts-Boston Boston, MA | $60,440 | $53,224 | #9 | — |
| 5 | Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI | $58,344 | $61,517 | #3 | $49,103 |
| 6 | Empire State University Saratoga Springs, NY | $56,825 | $54,086 | #8 | $45,544 |
| 7 | University of California-Santa Cruz Santa Cruz, CA | $56,620 | $51,520 | #11 | $29,617 |
| 8 | Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ | $55,451 | $56,977 | #5 | $43,160 |
| 9 | Arizona State University Digital Immersion Scottsdale, AZ | $55,451 | $56,977 | #6 | $43,160 |
| 10 | Metropolitan College of New York New York, NY | $55,162 | $52,503 | #10 | $22,329 |
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| 18 | Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ | $46,973 | $48,266 | #15 | $36,445 |
| 19 | University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Oshkosh, WI | $46,812 | $48,710 | #14 | $35,161 |
| 20 | Siena Heights University Adrian, MI | $46,554 | $49,086 | #13 | $34,114 |
| 21 | Aquinas College Grand Rapids, MI | $44,910 | $47,352 | #20 | — |
| 22 | Black Hills State University Spearfish, SD | $42,781 | $46,049 | #22 | $39,092 |
| 23 | Middle Georgia State University Macon, GA | $40,971 | $42,413 | #23 | $38,638 |
| 24 | University of Phoenix-Arizona Phoenix, AZ | $40,810 | $41,933 | #24 | $39,269 |
Other Majors at Aquinas College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $76,274 | $63,311 | #326 of 796 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $74,404 | $44,913 | #252 of 1176 |
| Sustainability Studies | $60,285 | $29,399 | #8 of 17 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $51,806 | $27,301 | #349 of 610 |
| Biology | $51,002 | $31,787 | #651 of 841 |
| Business/Corporate Communications | — | $49,378 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | $48,075 | $31,817 | #505 of 660 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $46,148 | $33,555 | #364 of 476 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | — | $45,713 | — |
| Psychology | $45,698 | $31,789 | #770 of 1027 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $39,465 | $17,827 | #120 of 137 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Aquinas College community organization and advocacy graduates make?
Graduates earn $44,910 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Aquinas College rank for community organization and advocacy?
Among 24 colleges reporting earnings for community organization and advocacy graduates, Aquinas College ranks #21 by median pay four years after graduation, and #20 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is community organization and advocacy at Aquinas College worth it?
Its graduates earn 14% less than the national median for community organization and advocacy ($51,936).
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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.