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Best Schools for Advertising in the United States
These are the top schools for a master’s degree in advertising, based on student outcomes and program quality.
Top Schools in Advertising
Boston University tops our 2026 ranking of the best advertising schools. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Boston. Boston University graduates 89% of students within six years. There were roughly 45 advertising students who graduated with this degree at Boston University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the advertising program make about $73,982 in their early career. Boston University graduates carry a median of $25,232 in student loans.
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Southern Methodist University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in advertising, landing the #2 spot this year. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Dallas. Southern Methodist University graduates 84% of students within six years. Southern Methodist University awarded about 10 advertising degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the advertising program make about $51,828 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $19,750 to complete this degree.
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University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best advertising schools. Located in the city of Champaign, University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 85%. University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign awarded about 10 advertising degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their advertising degree from University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign earn around $61,463 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $23,250 to complete this degree.
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The University Of Alabama came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best advertising schools. The University Of Alabama is a very large public school located in the city of Tuscaloosa. Roughly 73% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 38 advertising students who graduated with this degree at The University Of Alabama in the most recent data year. Advertising graduates of The University Of Alabama earn a median of $42,445 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,000.
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The University Of Texas At Austin is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in advertising, landing the #5 spot this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Austin. About 89% of students finish within six years. About 35 advertising degrees were awarded at The University Of Texas At Austin in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, advertising degree recipients from The University Of Texas At Austin generally make around $54,561. The University Of Texas At Austin graduates carry a median of $20,995 in student loans.
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University Of Oregon earned the #6 position for advertising this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Eugene. Roughly 72% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Oregon awarded about 14 advertising degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, advertising degree recipients from University Of Oregon generally make around $66,763. University Of Oregon graduates carry a median of $21,500 in student loans.
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Temple University earned the #7 position for advertising this year. Set in the city of Philadelphia, Temple University is a very large public institution. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 12 advertising degrees were awarded at Temple University in the most recent year. Students who receive their advertising degree from Temple University earn around $41,165 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,000.
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Syracuse University placed #8 among the best advertising schools. Located in the city of Syracuse, Syracuse University is a very large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. There were roughly 18 advertising students who graduated with this degree at Syracuse University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their advertising degree from Syracuse University earn around $62,662 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,000.
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Rowan University landed the #9 spot for advertising this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Glassboro. The six-year graduation rate is 67%. There were roughly 68 advertising students who graduated with this degree at Rowan University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their advertising degree from Rowan University earn around $35,116 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,125.
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Michigan State University ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best advertising schools. Located in the city of East Lansing, Michigan State University is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 81%. There were roughly 15 advertising students who graduated with this degree at Michigan State University in the most recent data year. Advertising graduates of Michigan State University earn a median of $45,158 early in their careers. Michigan State University graduates carry a median of $23,899 in student loans.
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Texas Tech University landed the #11 spot for advertising this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Lubbock. About 69% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 121 advertising students who graduated with this degree at Texas Tech University in the most recent data year. Advertising graduates of Texas Tech University earn a median of $59,124 early in their careers. Texas Tech University graduates carry a median of $21,500 in student loans.
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School Of Visual Arts earned the #12 position for advertising this year. Located in the city of New York, School Of Visual Arts is a mid-sized private for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 76%. School Of Visual Arts awarded about 25 advertising degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the advertising program make about $91,346 in their early career. School Of Visual Arts graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans.
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Ball State University came in at #13 for advertising this year. Ball State University is a very large public school located in the city of Muncie. Roughly 62% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 30 advertising degrees were awarded at Ball State University in the most recent year. Advertising graduates of Ball State University earn a median of $38,020 early in their careers. Ball State University graduates carry a median of $23,879 in student loans.
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Suffolk University placed #14 among the best advertising schools. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Boston. About 61% of students finish within six years. About 21 advertising degrees were awarded at Suffolk University in the most recent year. Graduates of the advertising program make about $44,863 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000.
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St Johns University New York landed the #15 spot for advertising this year. St Johns University New York is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Queens. Roughly 66% of students complete a degree within six years here. St Johns University New York awarded about 12 advertising degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their advertising degree from St Johns University New York earn around $48,959 in the first couple years of their career. St Johns University New York graduates carry a median of $26,848 in student loans.
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Other Advertising Degree Levels
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