2026 Best Value Advertising Schools in Pennsylvania
[Advertising](/majors/communication-journalism-media/public-relations-advertising/advertising/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 8 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for advertising students.
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2026 Best Value Advertising Schools in Pennsylvania
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in advertising, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Advertising Schools
Our analysis ranked Susquehanna University the best value for a degree in advertising in Pennsylvania. Susquehanna University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Selinsgrove. In-state tuition and fees average $59,850. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the advertising program here. Advertising graduates of Susquehanna University earn a median of $39,097 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 81%.
Temple University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value advertising schools. Set in the city of Philadelphia, Temple University is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $23,005, compared with $38,805 for out-of-state students. Advertising graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. Early-career advertising graduates make about $41,165. That is a strong return on a $26,000 median debt. Temple University admits about 80% of applicants.
A rank of #3 makes University Of Scranton one of the best values for advertising. University Of Scranton is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Scranton. Students from in state pay about $53,777 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete the advertising program here. Soon after graduation, advertising degree recipients from University Of Scranton generally make around $35,568. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 81%.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 8 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 ranked schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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