Community Organization and Advocacy at CUNY Bronx Community College

CUNY Bronx Community College's Community Organization and Advocacy program shows remarkably strong initial outcomes, with graduates earning $39,102 in their first year—outperforming the national median by $12,000 and landing in the 95th percentile nationally. Among New York programs, it ranks in the 80th percentile, surpassing even CUNY Borough of Manhattan's $33,854 median. The debt picture is equally impressive: at $5,500, it's less than half the state median and creates a debt-to-earnings ratio of just 0.14, meaning graduates owe barely one month's salary.

The main concern is the small sample size (under 30 graduates), which means these numbers could shift dramatically year to year. There's also a puzzling 3% earnings decline between years one and four, though even at $37,726, graduates still exceed most peers. Given that 57% of Bronx Community College students receive Pell grants, this program appears to provide exceptional social mobility for a predominantly working-class student body.

For families prioritizing low debt and strong early earnings, this program delivers on both counts. Just understand you're looking at a limited data set that may not predict your child's individual experience, especially in a field where career paths vary widely.