Advertising Basic Certificates
There are 94 colleges and universities across the nation that offer abasic certificate in Advertising. This degree is more popular with female students, and about41% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 8.8% of Advertising graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Advertising Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 4,308 people 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 | 46 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 3,919 |
| Master’s Degree | 314 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 10 |
Earnings of Advertising Majors With Basic Certificates (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with abasic certificate in Advertising of $55,248 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| 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 basic certificate is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 67.6% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 22 |
| Women | 46 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Advertising graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 34 | 50.0% |
| Asian | 4 | 5.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 | 19.1% |
| Black or African American | 5 | 7.4% |
| Two or More Races | 4 | 5.9% |
| Race Unknown | 2 | 2.9% |
| International Students | 6 | 8.8% |
This degree is moderately popular with international students. Around 8.8% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular Advertising Programs for Basic Certificates
There are 121 colleges that offer a basic certificate in Advertising. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Advertising students seeking a basic certificate is Michigan State University. This school awarded 471 basic certificates in Advertising in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Advertising here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin is a popular choice for Advertising majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 327 basic certificates in Advertising in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Advertising here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Oregon comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Advertising. During the most recent year for which we have data, 257 people received their basic certificate in Advertising from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Boston University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Advertising. This school awarded 216 basic certificates 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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a popular choice for Advertising majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 202 people received their basic certificate in Advertising from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Advertising here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida is a popular choice for Advertising majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 180 basic certificates 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 basic certificates in Advertising. This school awarded 155 basic certificates 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 Georgia comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Advertising. During the most recent year for which we have data, 155 people received their basic certificate in Advertising from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Advertising here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Temple University is a popular choice for Advertising majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 153 basic certificates in Advertising in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate 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 basic certificates in Advertising. This school awarded 134 basic certificates in Advertising in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Advertising here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Syracuse University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Advertising. This school awarded 131 basic certificates in Advertising in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Advertising here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas Tech University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Advertising. During the most recent year for which we have data, 126 people received their basic certificate in Advertising from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Alabama is a popular choice for Advertising majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 126 people received their basic certificate 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 Miami is a popular choice for Advertising majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 107 basic certificates 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.
Brigham Young University is a popular choice for Advertising majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 103 people received their basic certificate in Advertising from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate 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 basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 86 people received their basic certificate 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 South Carolina-Columbia is a popular choice for Advertising majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 81 people received their basic certificate in Advertising from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Appalachian State University is a popular choice for Advertising majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 80 people received their basic certificate in Advertising from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Advertising here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Advertising. During the most recent year for which we have data, 70 people received their basic certificate in Advertising from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Advertising here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Rowan University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Advertising. This school awarded 68 basic certificates 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 basic certificates.
| 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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