by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how Northwestern University ranks among other schools offering degrees in community organization & advocacy.
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Northwestern University is the top-ranked school in the United States for community organization & advocacy. More specifically it was ranked #1 out of 35 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Community Organization & Advocacy Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 1 |
| Best Community Organization & Advocacy Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 1 |
| Best Community Organization & Advocacy Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 1 |
| Best Community Organization & Advocacy Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 1 |
| Best Community Organization & Advocacy Schools in Illinois | 1 |
| Best Community Organization & Advocacy Schools | 1 |
| Best Value Community Organization & Advocacy Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 1 |
| Best Value Community Organization & Advocacy Schools in Illinois | 1 |
| College Major Best Value | 1 |
| College Major Best Value | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Northwestern University awarded 61 bachelor’s degrees in community organization & advocacy.
Community Organization & Advocacy students who finish a bachelor’s at Northwestern University earn a median of $77,788 a year. This is lower than $111,206, the median for all majors at Northwestern University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Northwestern University, community organization & advocacy students borrow a median amount of $13,500 in student loans. This is lower than $16,857, the typical median for all majors at Northwestern University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,276 | $67,158 |
| Fees | $1,164 | $1,164 |
Find out more about Northwestern University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 51% of community organization & advocacy bachelor’s degrees went to men and 49% went to women.
The largest share of community organization & advocacy bachelor’s degree graduates at Northwestern University are White. Roughly 49% of graduates fell into 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 & advocacy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Here are the demographics of the community organization & advocacy majors at Northwestern University.
The community organization & advocacy program at Northwestern University offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Community Organization and Advocacy | 70 |
Northwestern University conferred 70 degrees in community organization and advocacy in the most recent reporting year — 53% to women and 47% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (46%).