Community Organization and Advocacy

Master's degree · Vanderbilt University · Nashville, TN

CIP 44.02

$48,154Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$55,573Median earnings 3 years after

$82,184Median earnings 5 years after

$41,000Median federal debt

18Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Community Organization and Advocacy at Vanderbilt University earn a median of $48,154 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $67,597 four years after graduating (middle half: $51,304–$90,197). Median debt is $41,000, about 85% of first-year earnings.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Community Organization and Advocacy graduates from Vanderbilt University make?

The median salary is $48,154 one year after graduation and $82,184 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $41,000.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.