Best Community Organization and Advocacy Degrees in the US by ROI
Top colleges ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment across all active states. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
12
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$297,667
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$15,523
Cost of attendance
| # | College | State | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Empire State University
Grad rate: 27.3% |
NY | -$102,903 | $40,609 | $18,221 | $28,623 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Lane Community College
Grad rate: 23.1% |
OR | -$203,818 | $33,524 | $17,149 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Sullivan County Community College
Grad rate: 23.2% |
NY | -$205,466 | $33,396 | $16,693 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Jefferson Community College
Grad rate: 26.7% |
NY | -$224,324 | $33,503 | $17,874 | $13,805 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College
Grad rate: 24.9% |
NY | -$226,325 | $32,433 | $12,187 | $7,860 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Niagara County Community College
Grad rate: 31.3% |
NY | -$279,709 | $30,184 | $13,545 | $12,074 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Des Moines Area Community College
Grad rate: 34.0% |
IA | -$289,650 | $30,658 | $15,664 | $23,320 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
CUNY Bronx Community College
Grad rate: 19.5% |
NY | -$319,599 | $27,590 | $11,987 | $5,500 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Monroe Community College
Grad rate: 21.8% |
NY | -$346,452 | $26,097 | $14,196 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Finger Lakes Community College
Grad rate: 28.6% |
NY | -$423,022 | $22,790 | $19,411 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
SUNY Corning Community College
Grad rate: 37.0% |
NY | -$451,974 | $20,793 | $13,917 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
Genesee Community College
Grad rate: 31.3% |
NY | -$498,771 | $19,769 | $15,432 | $17,250 | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost − Debt Payoff (×1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20). Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.
Find Best Community Organization and Advocacy Degrees by State
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