Advertising Associate Degrees
A associate degree in Advertising is offered at 94 colleges in the United States, where you can earn aassociate degree in Advertising. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about46% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 4.3% of Advertising graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Advertising Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 4,308 students earned theirAdvertising majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Advertising at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 16 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 46 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 3,919 |
| Master’s Degree | 314 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 10 |
Earnings of Advertising Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with aassociate degree in Advertising of $55,248 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $43,317 |
| 4 years | $55,248 |
| 5 years | $64,495 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Advertising majors who have their associate degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in Advertising. About 63.0% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 17 |
| Women | 29 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Advertising graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 23 | 50.0% |
| Asian | 3 | 6.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 | 21.7% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 6.5% |
| Two or More Races | 5 | 10.9% |
| International Students | 2 | 4.3% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 4.3% of graduates fall into this category.
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Most Popular Advertising Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 121 colleges that offer a associate degree in Advertising. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Advertising students seeking a associate degree is Michigan State University. During the most recent year for which we have data, 471 people received their associate degree in Advertising from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Advertising here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Advertising. During the most recent year for which we have data, 327 people received their associate degree in Advertising from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Oregon is a popular choice for Advertising majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 257 associate degrees in Advertising in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Advertising here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Boston University is a popular choice for Advertising majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 216 associate degrees in Advertising in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Advertising here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a popular choice for Advertising majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 202 associate degrees in Advertising in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Advertising. This school awarded 180 associate degrees in Advertising in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Texas State University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Advertising. During the most recent year for which we have data, 155 people received their associate degree in Advertising from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Advertising here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Georgia comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Advertising. This school awarded 155 associate degrees in Advertising in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Temple University is a popular choice for Advertising majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 153 people received their associate degree in Advertising from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Advertising here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Central Florida comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Advertising. This school awarded 134 associate degrees in Advertising in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Syracuse University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Advertising. This school awarded 131 associate degrees in Advertising in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Texas Tech University is a popular choice for Advertising majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 126 people received their associate degree in Advertising from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Advertising here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Alabama is a popular choice for Advertising majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 126 associate degrees in Advertising in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Miami is a popular choice for Advertising majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 107 people received their associate degree in Advertising from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Brigham Young University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Advertising. This school awarded 103 associate degrees in Advertising in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Advertising here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville is a popular choice for Advertising majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 86 associate degrees in Advertising in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of South Carolina-Columbia is a popular choice for Advertising majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 81 associate degrees in Advertising in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Advertising here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Appalachian State University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Advertising. During the most recent year for which we have data, 80 people received their associate degree in Advertising from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus is a popular choice for Advertising majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 70 people received their associate degree in Advertising from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Advertising here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Rowan University is a popular choice for Advertising majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 68 associate degrees in Advertising in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Advertising that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 4,077 |
| Public Relations/Image Management | 4,061 |
| Communication Management and Strategic Communications | 1,956 |
| Organizational Communication, General | 1,789 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other | 1,296 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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