Community Organization and Advocacy at Des Moines Area Community College
Ranked 1st of 2 certificate (under 1 year) programs in Community Organization and Advocacy by 5-year earnings.
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Community Organization and Advocacy (certificate (under 1 year)) graduates.
Graduates of Des Moines Area Community College's certificate (under 1 year) program in Community Organization and Advocacy earn a median $46,298 one year after graduating, rising to $46,924 by year five. Figures are based on 35 graduates tracked by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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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