Community Organization and Advocacy at Des Moines Area Community College
Ranked 10th of 14 associate programs in Community Organization and Advocacy by 5-year earnings.
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Community Organization and Advocacy (associate) graduates.
Graduates of Des Moines Area Community College's associate program in Community Organization and Advocacy earn a median $30,731 one year after graduating, rising to $46,803 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 17% below the national median of $48,048 for this field, ranking 10th of 14 reporting programs.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.
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