Where Empire State University Stands
Earnings vs. debt across all community organization and advocacy associates's programs nationally
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
| School | 1 Year | 4 Years | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Empire State University | — | $40,609 | — |
| CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College | $33,854 | $41,279 | +22% |
| CUNY Bronx Community College | $39,102 | $37,726 | -4% |
| Jefferson Community College | $26,323 | $33,503 | +27% |
| Niagara County Community College | $27,091 | $26,053 | -4% |
Compare to Similar Programs in New York
Community Organization and Advocacy associates's programs at peer institutions in New York (21 total in state)
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Empire State UniversitySaratoga Springs | $7,630 | $30,473* | $40,609 | $28,623 | — |
 CUNY Bronx Community CollegeBronx | $5,206 | $39,102* | $37,726 | $5,500 | 0.14 |
 CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community CollegeNew York | $5,170 | $33,854* | $41,279 | $7,860 | 0.23 |
 Niagara County Community CollegeSanborn | $6,726 | $27,091* | $26,053 | $12,074 | 0.45 |
 Jefferson Community CollegeWatertown | $6,048 | $26,323* | $33,503 | $13,805 | 0.52 |
| National Median | — | $27,091* | — | $13,805 | 0.51 |
Career Paths
Occupations commonly associated with community organization and advocacy graduates
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Empire State University, approximately 35% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 4 similar programs in NY. Actual outcomes may vary.