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2026 Best Advertising Schools in Minnesota

1 Colleges in the United States
10 Advertising Degrees Awarded
$65,183 Avg Early-Career Salary

Advertising degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their advertising programs.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for advertising students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Advertising in Minnesota

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

Top Schools in Advertising

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University Of St Thomas Minnesota tops our 2026 ranking of the best advertising schools. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Saint Paul. About 77% of students finish within six years. About 10 advertising degrees were awarded at University Of St Thomas Minnesota in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, advertising degree recipients from University Of St Thomas Minnesota generally make around $65,183. University Of St Thomas Minnesota graduates carry a median of $23,923 in student loans. Get the full advertising details for University Of St Thomas Minnesota

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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 · 2 schools evaluated.

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