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2026 Best Advertising Schools in Washington

1 Colleges in the United States
44 Advertising Degrees Awarded
$45,820 Avg Early-Career Salary

Advertising is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 3 schools to find the best for advertising students.

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Best Schools for Advertising in Washington

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall advertising education in Washington.

Top Schools in Advertising

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Washington State University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in advertising. Located in the town of Pullman, Washington State University is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 60%. There were roughly 44 advertising students who graduated with this degree at Washington State University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their advertising degree from Washington State University earn around $45,820 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $20,500 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in advertising from Washington State University

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 3 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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