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 Wisconsin colleges that offer community organization and advocacy degrees.

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Northland College (NWTC)

2740 W Mason St, Green Bay, WI

Northland College is a nonprofit private institution located in Ashland, WI and provides a large number of educational opportunities for students. The school maintains a United Church of Christ affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. The school's small size in terms of enrollment, around 600 students, offers students a more hands on education due to the number of students per class and easier access to professors and faculty.

Students can choose from many areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Natural Resources And Conservation
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Social Sciences

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be required to complete an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit school records, which are then studied by the admissions staff. Either the ACT or SAT exam must be taken in order to be able to apply to Northland College. Scores in a range of 20 - 27 on the ACT or 1301 - 1721 on the SAT are needed to greatly increase your chances for getting accepted. Northland College accepts about 70 percent of students applying yearly. Of those students admitted, around 31 percent registered for enrollment. More information regarding admissions can be found at northland.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is approximately $29,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and as such students should visit the school's net price calculator to identify their personalized cost estimate of attendance. On-campus housing is available for students and costs around $3,300 per year. Some students at Northland College may qualify for financial aid, which is typically offered as grants or student loans.

The mascot for Northland College is the "Lumberjacks", and they participate in intercollegiate athletics through the oversight and organization of the NCAA. Available sports offered:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Ice Hockey (NCAA Division III)

Students who wish to view more about Northland College can take a look at their website at http://www.northland.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Community Organization and Advocacy Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Northland College offers a bachelor's degree program in community organization and advocacy.

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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

• Green Bay, WI
  • Total Employment: 310
  • Average Hourly Rate: $28.44
  • Average Annual Salary: $59150

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

• Green Bay, WI
  • Total Employment: 80
  • Average Hourly Rate: $15.12
  • Average Annual Salary: $31460

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).