by our College Data Analytics Team
[Advertising](/majors/communication-journalism-media/public-relations-advertising/advertising/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong advertising education at a price that pays off.
College Factual analyzed 3 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value advertising schools.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the advertising degrees they offer, see the list below.
Leading the list is Sinclair Community College, our #1 best value for advertising in Ohio. Set in the city of Dayton, Sinclair Community College is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $3,675 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $8,556. Typical student debt for advertising graduates is $12,525. Early-career advertising graduates make about $35,348. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Kent State University At Kent is a great value for students pursuing a degree in advertising, landing the #2 spot this year. Kent State University At Kent is a very large public school located in the suburb of Kent. In-state tuition and fees average $12,220, while out-of-state students pay about $21,575. Advertising graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. Advertising graduates of Kent State University At Kent earn a median of $40,867 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 86%.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Bowling Green State University Main Campus earned it the #3 place for advertising. Bowling Green State University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the town of Bowling Green. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,912, compared with $21,900 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for advertising graduates is $22,519. Early-career advertising graduates make about $42,296. That is a strong return on a $22,519 median debt. The acceptance rate is 81%.
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 3 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 ranked schools only.
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