### SUMMARY

 Majoring in Advertising is a valuable choice and commonly a mandatory first step for scholars seeking to pursue a career as an advertising account executive, an advertisement and sales consultant, or a digital advertising specialist. Interestingly, advertising is somewhat popular ranking as the 85th most popular degree. Last year alone, there were 4,801 advertising graduates. In-state tuition for advertising at private schools is, on average, 3.3 times more pricey than their public counterparts.

 With only 100 universities having programs for advertising you could have a more finite list of the institutions which will have a degree program for you. If you're hoping to surround yourself with other advertising undergrads, consider looking at institutions in Michigan which have the most undergrads admitted to advertising annually. More generally, the top region to pursue advertising is in the Great Lakes region with [University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign](/colleges/university-of-illinois-at-urbana-champaign), [Grand Valley State University](/colleges/grand-valley-state-university), and [Michigan State University](/colleges/michigan-state-university) best representing the region. Interestingly, our selection for the best conference to study advertising is the Big Ten Conference with [University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign](/colleges/university-of-illinois-at-urbana-champaign) representing the conference. Based on our list on the [best colleges](/rankings/best-colleges), our belief is that the best college for advertising is [University of Miami](/colleges/university-of-miami).

 The objectively 'best' school might not actually be the best school for every student. There might be a bunch more factors to weigh when deciding on school. External stuff like campus amenities, transportation services, and food could definitely modify your feelings on which university to attend. Here at authority.org, we've weighed the pros and cons for you. If, for example, you want to know which advertising college boasts the best campus, the winner is [Michigan State University](/colleges/michigan-state-university). If you are very interested in which college is home to the finest campus, then we have an entire list [dedicated to that](/rankings/best-college-campuses). We have carefully pored through government databases, student reviews, professor reviews, and more in order to compare all U.S. majors in an unbiased and informative way. Here you can find our well researched list for the colleges with the [best student life](/rankings/best-student-life)&nbspand, from that list, our choice for the college with the best student life for advertising is [University of Florida](/colleges/university-of-florida). Curious why? Keep scrolling to learn more about our top choices. Some of our conclusions will probably surprise you.

 If expense is a major factor in your decisions, you might be cautious about [Pepperdine University](/colleges/pepperdine-university). [Pepperdine University](/colleges/pepperdine-university)&nbspis our most expensive college for advertising, at least for out of state enrollment. That being said, we have an entire page for the [most expensive](/rankings/most-expensive-colleges)&nbspcolleges that might put the price tag at [Pepperdine University](/colleges/pepperdine-university)&nbspinto perspective. For more context, you could care to know that advertising is the 222nd most expensive major in the United States, with an average bill of $29,100. On a broader scale, the most costly state for advertising in the nation is Wisconsin demonstrated by a tuition of $43,350 at the main school in the state Marquette University. To zoom out even further, the most costly region for advertising is the Far West region which is best demonstrated with [Pepperdine University](/colleges/pepperdine-university) with a cost of $55,640, [University of San Francisco](/colleges/university-of-san-francisco) with a cost of $49,740, and [University of Oregon](/colleges/university-of-oregon) with a cost of $34,335.

 Our cheapest region for advertising is the Rocky Mountains region which is represented by [University of Idaho](/colleges/university-of-idaho) with a cost of $25,418 and [Brigham Young University-Provo](/colleges/brigham-young-university-provo) with a cost of $5,790. In better news, the most affordable university for advertising is [Brigham Young University-Provo](/colleges/brigham-young-university-provo). Our entire list of the most affordable universities can be explored [here](/rankings/most-affordable-colleges).

 In-state learners can expect to pay in the neighborhood of $10,600 for a degree in advertising. That cost grows substantially to a median of $23,500 for an out-of-state public-school student. On that note, our selection for the university representing the best value for advertising: [Southern Methodist University](/colleges/southern-methodist-university). Here you can find our comprehensive list on the schools we believe to be the [best value](/rankings/best-value-colleges)&nbspin general. Bear in mind, this section is predicated on out-of-state tuition costs. A discussion of value changes when in-state tuition costs are considered, but we do not know in which states any one student has residency.

 Earnings for advertising majors differ a lot, but two years after finishing the degree graduates will typically make around $52,000. There is much variation in salary; highest paid earners can experience pay up to $102,000. Even straight out of college, the lowest earning opportunities within the advertising field earn $26,100, which could be worse. The highest earning graduates for advertising attended [Marquette University](/colleges/marquette-university)&nbspand if you are looking for colleges with all of the [highest earning graduates](/rankings/highest-earning-graduates), we have that too.

 The prevailing diversity of advertising ranks subpar, being in the 49th percentile of all majors. The university with the highest composite diversity for advertising is [University of Miami](/colleges/university-of-miami)&nbspand here you can find our general list for the universities which have the [most diversity](/rankings/most-diverse-colleges). The financial diversity of the Advertising major only ranks in the 66th percentile of all majors. Racial diversity is even less in the 46th percentile. White collegians make up the largest share, 63%, of those studying advertising. Additionally, 68% of undergrads pursuing an advertising degree are women.

 The median ranking of advertising's professors is 4.1 stars, a ranking which is 2% greater than the average across all majors; this is a good ranking. If you want the most popular advertising professor in the country, look no further than Maureen Neuringer at [CUNY New York City College of Technology](/colleges/cuny-new-york-city-college-of-technology). It might be surprising, but the best ranked advertising professors from student rankings come from [Temple University](/colleges/temple-university). As we consider data other than simply rankings we find that the university possessing comprehensively the best instructors for advertising is [University of Miami](/colleges/university-of-miami). One will find more detail on our evolving ranking methodology for the [best overall professors here](/rankings/best-professors), as well as some of the finest instructors nationwide.

 Finally, the hardest university to get into for advertising is [University of Miami](/colleges/university-of-miami). While we are unsure why you would be interested, we do have a general page of the [hardest colleges to get into](/rankings/hardest-colleges-to-get-into). That being said, here at Authority we hope you understand that considering higher education through a lens only shaped by superlatives can cause problems. We hope you explore our other pages on individual universities and explore a couple of our helpful background pages on useful things to think about as you continue your college search.



 ### POPULARITY

 Advertising is the 85th most popular degree in America, with 4,801 students receiving their bachelors degree last year. It just beat out #86 [Geography and Cartography](/rankings/best-colleges-for-geography-and-cartography), and narrowly lost to #84 [Cinematography](/rankings/best-colleges-for-cinematography).

 The degree is offered at a total of 100 colleges across the nation, and is the 165th most widely offered degree. It is only offered at 5% of the Top 100 [Best Colleges](/rankings/best-colleges) in America.

 It is also worth noting that 53% of colleges offering advertising are public making it a pretty accessible field.

 The great lakes produces the most advertising graduates, largely led by [University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign](/colleges/university-of-illinois-at-urbana-champaign), while it’s the Big Ten Conference that leads conference totals. As far as states, Michigan ranks highest, with particular help from [Central Michigan University](/colleges/central-michigan-university) and [Grand Valley State University](/colleges/grand-valley-state-university).

 All that being said, no individual school produces more advertising graduates than [American River College](/colleges/american-river-college), which graduated 496 students last year alone. Although size is critical, another important factor to consider is the program’s density (the percent of all students that study advertising). More students studied advertising as a percentage of total students at [Fashion Institute of Technology](/colleges/fashion-institute-of-technology) than any other college.



 ### COST

 Advertising is the 222nd most expensive degree in America, with a median cost of $29,085 amongst the top 50 programs (just ahead of #223, [Music Therapy](rankings/best-colleges-for-music-therapy), with a median cost of $28,992).

 The Far West has the most expensive schools with first-rate advertising programs predominantly led by [Pepperdine University](/colleges/pepperdine-university) with an annual cost of $55,640. Wisconsin is the most expensive state for advertising led by [Marquette University](/colleges/marquette-university).

 Public schools with solid programs generally charge 69.77% less than private schools for in-state students. When looking at out-of-state tuition however, the median top 50 Public school charges 32.84% less than your average private school. So, if you're trying to find a state school, make sure you're eligible for in-state tuition ASAP.

 The most expensive top 25 college for advertising is [Pepperdine University](/colleges/pepperdine-university), which is the 48th most expensive college in America. The most affordable option in the top 100 is [Universidad del Sagrado Corazon](/colleges/universidad-del-sagrado-corazon). It costs just $4,800 per year and is ranked 47th for its advertising program. If you’re looking for a higher ranked, but still affordable school, [Brigham Young University-Provo](/colleges/brigham-young-university-provo)  is probably right for you, ranked #18 with an in-state cost of just $5,790. Another more affordable option would be #1, [Fashion Institute of Technology](/colleges/fashion-institute-of-technology) in New York County, NY with a cost of $5,190 for in-state students and $15,570 for out-of-state students.



### SALARY

 Paying for college is a massive investment for most people. It is critical to be assured you are able to gain financially from your investment. We hope the following income and career statistics help you in deciding your focus at college.

 The average Advertising student draws a first year income of $38,704 per annum (close to national median 46th percentile). Later on in their professional lives, they can earn up to $101,987 per annum down to $26,078, but average roughly $52,026. For context, that's 35% north of the nation wide average.

 The most common job placement for an Advertising graduate is Account Executive, which normally earn about $36,000; next are Sales Consultant and Outside Sales Representative, which generally earn approximately $36,000 and $42,000 respectively.

 New England has the most well paid Advertising graduates. The highest earning state for Advertising graduates is MA. Northeast 10 Conference has the highest grossing Advertising graduates of any conference..



### PROFESSORS

 Fast Facts for Advertising: Median Professor Rating: 4.1 / 5, which is above average.

 Professors constantly play a great role in your college experience, regardless of your focus. A good teacher might provide inspiration and even make a difficult subject seem fun. On the other hand, a bad experience with a professor can bring undesirable aggravation or even worse... fail you!

 Advertising professors have a median student rating of 4.1 out of 5, putting them in the upper 42nd percentile in the United States based on student satisfaction. For context that's 2.5% higher than the national median professor rating for all subjects. Advertising professors barely surpassed those from ["Child Development"](/rankings/best-colleges-for-child-development), whereas ["Computer and Information Systems Security"](/rankings/best-colleges-for-computer-and-information-systems-security)&nbspprofessors ranked one slot above Advertising.

 Now for some statistics about Advertising professors. Colleges located in midsize citys tend to have the best Advertising professors. The Gulf South Conference has the highest rated Advertising professors. The Mid East region has the highest rated Advertising professors. Private schools tend to have higher rated Advertising professors than public colleges. Finally, South Carolina has the highest rated Advertising professors in the nation.

 Maureen Neuringer, professor at [CUNY New York City College of Technology](/colleges/cuny-new-york-city-college-of-technology)&nbspin Brooklyn, NY is the most popular Advertising professor in the US. Justin Melnick, instructor at [Temple University](/colleges/temple-university)&nbspin Philadelphia, PA is the highest rated Advertising professor in the United States, with a rating of 5 / 5.

 Want to know which colleges have the [Best Professors](/rankings/best-professors)!



### STUDENTS

 College can be a particularly constructive time in one's life; it's a chance for individual growth and evolution. Undergraduates attempt to realize who they can be and cultivate the integral skills to be a flourishing adult. But learning is more than what one learns in a classroom environment - the late nights discussing Langston Hughes with a classmate, the personal lesson gained from a tenured instructor, the exposure to a different view. Therefore, attending a diverse college tremendously enhances what you gain from your time in college.

 Advertising is a slightly more racially diverse subject than average\*. 63% of the nation's Advertising majors are white students, followed by latino students (14%), students of other races\*\*(11%), and asian students (6%). The most racially diverse college\* in the top 100 is [Barry University](/colleges/barry-university) located in Miami, FL.

 In addition, Advertising significatly skews female, with roughly two thirds of students majoring in Advertising identifying as women. The most gender balanced school in the top 100 is [Murray State University](/colleges/murray-state-university) in Murray, KY.

 Another critical type of diversity is financial diversity. Advertising is more economically diverse than 66% of subjects. 27% of its majors come from homes that make under $30,000 a year, 16% are from families who bring in between $48,000 and $75,000 a year, and 27% grew up in homes that earn above $110,000 a year. [Oklahoma City University](/colleges/oklahoma-city-university) has the most economically diverse student body in the top 100.

 Considering each type of diversity, overall CA is the most diverse state for Advertising. The Southwest is the most diverse region, and the West Coast Conference is the most diverse conference.

   \* diversity calculations and comparisons are based on [Simpson's Diversity Index](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diversity_index)   
  \*\* other races is used to refer to non asian, black, latino, or white

  #### Diversity Statistics

  ##### Racial Diversity

 * Asian: 6%
* Black: 6%
* Latino: 14%
* White: 63%
* Other: 11%
  ##### Gender Diversity

 * Male: 32%
* Female: 68%
  ##### Socioeconomic Diversity (By Household Income)

 * Under 30k: 27%
* 30k - 48k: 15%
* 48k - 75k: 16%
* 75k - 110k: 15%
* Over 110k: 27%
  ##### Geographic Diversity

 * In State: 72%
* Out of State: 25%
* International: 3%


2023 Advertising Salary

There are about 8,967 students enrolled in Advertising in the USA.

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