2027 Best Value Advertising Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
[Advertising](/majors/communication-journalism-media/public-relations-advertising/advertising/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
College Factual analyzed 14 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value advertising schools.
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2027 Best Value Advertising Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in advertising, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Advertising Schools
Kean University tops our 2027 list of the best value advertising schools in the Middle Atlantic Region. Kean University is a large public school located in the suburb of Union. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,299, compared with $22,446 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $26,703 to complete the advertising program here. Soon after graduation, advertising degree recipients from Kean University generally make around $48,705. That is a strong return on a $26,703 median debt. Roughly 76% of applicants are accepted.
Montclair State University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value advertising schools. Montclair State University is a very large public school located in the suburb of Montclair. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,912, while out-of-state students pay about $26,022. Advertising graduates carry a median of $25,286 in student loans. Soon after graduation, advertising degree recipients from Montclair State University generally make around $44,369. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 88%.
Students looking for strong value in advertising will find it at Rowan University, which ranked #3. Set in the suburb of Glassboro, Rowan University is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $16,574 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $26,932. Advertising graduates carry a median of $23,125 in student loans. Advertising graduates of Rowan University earn a median of $35,116 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $23,125 median debt. The acceptance rate is 78%.
Temple University came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value advertising schools. Set in the city of Philadelphia, Temple University is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $23,005, while out-of-state students pay about $38,805. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete the advertising program here. Early-career advertising graduates make about $41,165. That is a strong return on a $26,000 median debt. Temple University admits about 80% of applicants.
Susquehanna University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in advertising, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the town of Selinsgrove, Susquehanna University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $59,850. Typical student debt for advertising graduates is $27,000. Advertising graduates of Susquehanna University earn a median of $39,097 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 81%.
St Johns University New York placed #6 among the best values for advertising. Located in the city of Queens, St Johns University New York is a very large private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $53,529. Typical student debt for advertising graduates is $26,848. Early-career advertising graduates make about $43,585. Set against $26,848 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 83% of applicants are accepted.
Pace University New York earned the #7 position for value in advertising this year. Located in the city of New York, Pace University New York is a large private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $53,510 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for advertising graduates is $25,000. Soon after graduation, advertising degree recipients from Pace University New York generally make around $44,485. That is a strong return on a $25,000 median debt. Roughly 76% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Scranton placed #8 among the best values for advertising. Set in the city of Scranton, University Of Scranton is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $53,777. Typical student debt for advertising graduates is $26,000. Advertising graduates of University Of Scranton earn a median of $35,568 early in their careers. Set against $26,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Scranton admits about 81% of applicants.
Pennsylvania State University Main Campus came in at #9 for value in advertising this year. Pennsylvania State University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of University Park. Students from in state pay about $20,644 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $41,790. Advertising graduates carry a median of $24,693 in student loans. Advertising graduates of Pennsylvania State University Main Campus earn a median of $50,587 early in their careers. Set against $24,693 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Pennsylvania State University Main Campus admits about 61% of applicants.
Siena College placed #10 among the best values for advertising. Siena College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Loudonville. In-state tuition and fees average $45,805. Students borrow a median of $26,656 to complete the advertising program here. Soon after graduation, advertising degree recipients from Siena College generally make around $44,535. Set against $26,656 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Siena College admits about 69% of applicants.
Rochester Institute Of Technology came in at #11 for value in advertising this year. Set in the suburb of Rochester, Rochester Institute Of Technology is a large private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $59,210. Advertising graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, advertising degree recipients from Rochester Institute Of Technology generally make around $36,664. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Rochester Institute Of Technology admits about 67% of applicants.
George Washington University came in at #12 for value in advertising this year. Located in the city of Washington, George Washington University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $67,710. Typical student debt for advertising graduates is $23,250. Early-career advertising graduates make about $73,569. That is a strong return on a $23,250 median debt. The acceptance rate is 47%.
Syracuse University earned the #13 position for value in advertising this year. Syracuse University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Syracuse. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $65,528. Typical student debt for advertising graduates is $26,000. Advertising graduates of Syracuse University earn a median of $58,798 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $26,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 46%.
School Of Visual Arts earned the #14 position for value in advertising this year. Located in the city of New York, School Of Visual Arts is a mid-sized private for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $51,400. Advertising graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, advertising degree recipients from School Of Visual Arts generally make around $91,346. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 93%.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published 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 · 14 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 14 ranked schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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