Advertising Undergraduate Certificates
A undergraduate certificate in Advertising is offered at 94 colleges in the United States, where you can earn aundergraduate certificate in Advertising. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and31% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 6.2% 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 (this page) | 16 |
| Associate’s Degree | 46 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 3,919 |
| Master’s Degree | 314 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 10 |
Earnings of Advertising Majors With Undergraduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with aundergraduate certificate in Advertising of $55,248 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| 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 undergraduate certificate is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 87.5% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2 |
| Women | 14 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Advertising graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10 | 62.5% |
| Asian | 2 | 12.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 | 12.5% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 6.2% |
| International Students | 1 | 6.2% |
This degree is moderately popular with international students. Around 6.2% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular Advertising Programs for Undergraduate Certificates
There are 121 colleges that offer a undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 471 people received their undergraduate 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 Texas at Austin comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Advertising. This school awarded 327 undergraduate certificates in Advertising in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate 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 undergraduate certificates in Advertising. This school awarded 257 undergraduate certificates in Advertising in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Advertising here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Boston University is a popular choice for Advertising majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 216 people received their undergraduate 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 Illinois Urbana-Champaign comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Advertising. This school awarded 202 undergraduate 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 Florida is a popular choice for Advertising majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 180 undergraduate 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 is a popular choice for Advertising majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 155 people received their undergraduate certificate in Advertising from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Advertising here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Georgia is a popular choice for Advertising majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 155 undergraduate 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.
Temple University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Advertising. During the most recent year for which we have data, 153 people received their undergraduate certificate in Advertising from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate 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 undergraduate certificates in Advertising. This school awarded 134 undergraduate certificates in Advertising in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate 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 undergraduate certificates in Advertising. This school awarded 131 undergraduate 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 Tech University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Advertising. This school awarded 126 undergraduate 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.
The University of Alabama is a popular choice for Advertising majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 126 people received their undergraduate 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 undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 107 people received their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificates in Advertising. This school awarded 103 undergraduate certificates in Advertising in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Advertising here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Advertising. This school awarded 86 undergraduate 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 South Carolina-Columbia is a popular choice for Advertising majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 81 undergraduate 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.
Appalachian State University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Advertising. This school awarded 80 undergraduate 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 Oklahoma-Norman Campus is a popular choice for Advertising majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 70 people received their undergraduate certificate 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 comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Advertising. This school awarded 68 undergraduate certificates in Advertising in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate 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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