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Bachelor's Degree in Advertising

Bachelor’s Degrees in Advertising

3,873 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
31% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
A bachelor's degree in advertising is offered at 97 colleges in the United States. This degree is more popular with female students, and about 31% of recent graduates were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 5.7% of advertising graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Advertising Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 3,873 people earned their bachelor's degree in advertising. This makes it the 89th most popular bachelor's degree program in the country.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in advertising at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 3,873
Master’s Degree 301
Basic Certificate 57
Associate Degree 52
Undergraduate Certificate 18
Doctor’s Degree 10
Graduate Certificate 4

Earnings of Advertising Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees

We are unable to calculate the median earnings for advertising majors with their bachelor's degree due to lack of data.

Student Debt

We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in advertising. About 67.1% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 1,275
Women 2,598
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The racial-ethnic distribution of advertising bachelor’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 205
Black or African American 201
Hispanic or Latino 652
White 2,363
International Students 222
Other Races/Ethnicities 230
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There are 97 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in advertising. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Michigan State University

East Lansing, Michigan
565 Yearly Graduations
48% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Michigan State University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for advertising majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. Each year, around 49,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,808 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 565 people received their bachelor's degree in advertising from Michigan State. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 48% were women.

343 Yearly Graduations
72% Women
47% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 2nd most popular school in the country for advertising majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is The University of Texas at Austin. Each year, around 50,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,678 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,012 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 343 people received their bachelor's degree in advertising from UT Austin. Of these students, 72% were women and 47% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#3

University of Oregon

Eugene, Oregon
331 Yearly Graduations
64% Women
32% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Oregon is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in advertising. Each year, around 21,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,240 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,659 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 331 people received their bachelor's degree in advertising from UO. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women.

222 Yearly Graduations
68% Women
36% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 4th most popular school in the country for advertising majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Each year, around 52,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,768 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,545 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 222 people received their bachelor's degree in advertising from UIUC. About 68% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#5

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
196 Yearly Graduations
81% Women
39% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Florida is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in advertising. Each year, around 53,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 196 people received their bachelor's degree in advertising from UF. Of these students, 81% were women and 39% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#6

Temple University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
187 Yearly Graduations
69% Women
32% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Temple University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in advertising. Each year, around 37,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $21,023 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,042 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 187 people received their bachelor's degree in advertising from Temple. Of these students, 69% were women and 32% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#7

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
178 Yearly Graduations
82% Women
23% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 7th most popular school in the country for advertising majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Georgia. Each year, around 39,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,878 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 178 people received their bachelor's degree in advertising from UGA. About 82% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#8

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas
153 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 8th most popular school in the country for advertising majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Texas Tech University. Each year, around 40,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,935 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 153 people received their bachelor's degree in advertising from Texas Tech. Of these students, 60% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#9

Texas State University

San Marcos, Texas
133 Yearly Graduations
61% Women
51% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 9th most popular school in the country for advertising majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Texas State University. Each year, around 37,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,606 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,147 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 133 people received their bachelor's degree in advertising from Texas State. About 61% of this group were women, and 51% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#10

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina
124 Yearly Graduations
43% Women
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of South Carolina - Columbia is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in advertising. Each year, around 35,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,288 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,374 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 124 people received their bachelor's degree in advertising from UofSC. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women.

#11

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, Alabama
123 Yearly Graduations
70% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 11th most popular school in the country for advertising majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is The University of Alabama. Each year, around 37,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 123 people received their bachelor's degree in advertising from UA. About 70% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#12

University of Central Florida

Orlando, Florida
110 Yearly Graduations
89% Women
45% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Central Florida comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in advertising. Roughly 71,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,478 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,916 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 110 people received their bachelor's degree in advertising from UCF. About 89% of this group were women, and 45% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#13

Syracuse University

Syracuse, New York
106 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Syracuse University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in advertising. Each year, around 21,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,310 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $44,928 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 106 people received their bachelor's degree in advertising from Syracuse. Of these students, 71% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

98 Yearly Graduations
65% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Brigham Young University - Provo comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in advertising. Each year, around 36,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,096 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 98 people received their bachelor's degree in advertising from BYU. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women.

#15

Rowan University

Glassboro, New Jersey
93 Yearly Graduations
66% Women
34% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Rowan University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in advertising. Roughly 19,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,250 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,380 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 93 people received their bachelor's degree in advertising from Rowan. Around 34% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 66% were women.

#16

University of Miami

Coral Gables, Florida
88 Yearly Graduations
68% Women
49% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 16th most popular school in the country for advertising majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Miami. Roughly 17,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,104 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $43,578 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 88 people received their bachelor's degree in advertising from U Miami. Of these students, 68% were women and 49% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#16

Pace University - New York

New York, New York
88 Yearly Graduations
64% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Pace University - New York comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in advertising. Each year, around 12,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $49,550 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $28,091 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 88 people received their bachelor's degree in advertising from Pace University. Of these students, 64% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#18

Appalachian State University

Boone, North Carolina
84 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
16% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 18th most popular school in the country for advertising majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Appalachian State University. Each year, around 20,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,242 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,081 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 84 people received their bachelor's degree in advertising from Appalachian State. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.

#19

Washington State University

Pullman, Washington
75 Yearly Graduations
65% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Washington State University is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in advertising. Each year, around 31,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,976 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,675 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 75 people received their bachelor's degree in advertising from Wazzu. Of these students, 65% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

71 Yearly Graduations
79% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Oklahoma Norman Campus comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in advertising. Each year, around 27,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,903 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 71 people received their bachelor's degree in advertising from University of Oklahoma. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 79% were women.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to advertising that offer bachelor’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
PR & Applied Communication 3,154
Organizational Communication 1,289
1,270
Other PR & Applied Communication 1,215
Sports Communication 758

References

*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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