Advertising Master’s Degrees
There are 94 colleges and universities across the nation that offer amaster’s degree in Advertising. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about26% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 30.2% 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 (this page) | 314 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 10 |
Earnings of Advertising Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree 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 master’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master’s degree in Advertising. About 78.1% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 53 |
| Women | 189 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Advertising graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 106 | 43.8% |
| Asian | 8 | 3.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 | 7.9% |
| Black or African American | 17 | 7.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.4% |
| Two or More Races | 10 | 4.1% |
| Race Unknown | 7 | 2.9% |
| International Students | 73 | 30.2% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 30.2% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Advertising Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 121 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Advertising. Learn more about the most popular below:
Michigan State University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Advertising majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 471 people received their master's degree 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 Texas at Austin is a popular choice for Advertising majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 327 people received their master's 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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 257 people received their master's degree 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 is a popular choice for Advertising majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 216 people received their master's degree in Advertising from this school. Graduates who complete their master's 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 master's degree. This school awarded 202 master's 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 master's degrees in Advertising. This school awarded 180 master's 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 master's degrees in Advertising. During the most recent year for which we have data, 155 people received their master's 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 Georgia comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Advertising. During the most recent year for which we have data, 155 people received their master's degree in Advertising from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Temple University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Advertising. This school awarded 153 master's degrees in Advertising in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's 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 master's degrees in Advertising. During the most recent year for which we have data, 134 people received their master's degree in Advertising from this school. 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 master's degrees in Advertising. During the most recent year for which we have data, 131 people received their master's degree in Advertising from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Texas Tech University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Advertising. This school awarded 126 master's 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.
The University of Alabama is a popular choice for Advertising majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 126 master's degrees in Advertising in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Advertising here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Miami comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Advertising. During the most recent year for which we have data, 107 people received their master's degree in Advertising from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Advertising here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Brigham Young University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Advertising. During the most recent year for which we have data, 103 people received their master's degree in Advertising from this school. Graduates who complete their master's 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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 86 people received their master's 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 South Carolina-Columbia is a popular choice for Advertising majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 81 master's degrees in Advertising in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's 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 master's degrees in Advertising. During the most recent year for which we have data, 80 people received their master's degree in Advertising from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree 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 master's degrees in Advertising. During the most recent year for which we have data, 70 people received their master's degree in Advertising from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Rowan University is a popular choice for Advertising majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 68 master's degrees in Advertising in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Advertising here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Advertising that also offer master’s 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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