2027 Best Value Advertising Schools in Massachusetts
[Advertising](/majors/communication-journalism-media/public-relations-advertising/advertising/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong advertising education at a price that pays off.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 4 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for advertising students.
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2027 Best Value Advertising Schools in Massachusetts
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the advertising degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Advertising Schools
Salem State University earned the #1 spot for value among advertising schools in Massachusetts. Salem State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Salem. Students from in state pay about $12,338 in tuition and fees, compared with $19,531 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $27,176 to complete the advertising program here. Soon after graduation, advertising degree recipients from Salem State University generally make around $49,656. That is a strong return on a $27,176 median debt. The acceptance rate is 96%.
A rank of #2 makes Boston University one of the best values for advertising. Boston University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston. In-state tuition and fees average $68,102. Students borrow a median of $25,232 to complete the advertising program here. Early-career advertising graduates make about $73,982. Set against $25,232 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Boston University admits about 11% of applicants.
Suffolk University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in advertising, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the city of Boston, Suffolk University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $47,550. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the advertising program here. Early-career advertising graduates make about $44,863. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Suffolk University admits about 82% of applicants.
Students looking for strong value in advertising will find it at Emerson College, which ranked #4. Located in the city of Boston, Emerson College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $57,056. Students borrow a median of $24,625 to complete the advertising program here. Early-career advertising graduates make about $28,606. Set against $24,625 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 51%.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 4 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 4 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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