Community Organization and Advocacy Degree

The comprehensive Community Organization and Advocacy degree track is a field of study punctuated by activity of a group to influence others. In other words, community organization and advocacy groups strive to help positively influence social, political, economic, and institutional change. Get more details below including other New York colleges that offer community organization and advocacy degrees.

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Metropolitan College of New York (MCNY)

13 Oak Dr, Hamilton, NY

Metropolitan College of New York is a nonprofit private institution located in New York, New York and provides a large number of program options for students. Enrollment at MCNY exceeds 1,200 yearly.

Areas of study available at MCNY include:

• Business Administration
• Community Organization and Advocacy
• Business, Management, Marketing and Related Support Services
• Commerce

Students applying for admission are generally required to submit an application, school records, test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by the admissions staff. This school accepts roughly 50% of students applying yearly. Of those applicants accepted, nearly 30% attended the school. More information on admissions can be found at mcny.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is approximately $18,000 annually. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and as such students should use the school's net price calculator to understand their personalized cost estimate of attendance. Some students at Metropolitan College of New York may qualify for financial aid, which is generally provided as scholarships, grants, and loans.

Contact information, academics information, areas of study, and more can be viewed on school's website at www.mcny.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Community Organization and Advocacy Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Metropolitan College of New York has offered the following program levels for students:

• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Social and Community Service Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate the activities of a social service program or community outreach organization. Oversee the program or organization's budget and policies regarding participant involvement, program requirements, and benefits. Work may involve directing social workers, counselors, or probation officers.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, social and community service managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 9.5% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Syracuse, NY
  • Total Employment: 320
  • Average Hourly Rate: $33.71
  • Average Annual Salary: $70120

Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other

Description

All community and social service specialists not listed separately.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, community and social service specialists, all other employment is expected to grow at a rate of 8.2% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Syracuse, NY
  • Total Employment: 200
  • Average Hourly Rate: $25.09
  • Average Annual Salary: $52200

Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs

Description

Determine eligibility of persons applying to receive assistance from government programs and agency resources, such as welfare, unemployment benefits, social security, and public housing.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).