2027 Best Value Advertising Schools in the Southeast Region
[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 18 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value advertising schools.
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2027 Best Value Advertising Schools in the Southeast Region
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
Leading the list is University Of Florida, our #1 best value for advertising in the Southeast Region. University Of Florida is a very large public school located in the city of Gainesville. Students from in state pay about $6,381 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $28,659. Typical student debt for advertising graduates is $17,439. Advertising graduates of University Of Florida earn a median of $42,099 early in their careers. Set against $17,439 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 24%.
Students looking for strong value in advertising will find it at University Of Florida Online, which ranked #2. Located in the city of Gainesville, University Of Florida Online is a moderately-sized public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,876, while out-of-state students pay about $16,579. Typical student debt for advertising graduates is $17,439. Advertising graduates of University Of Florida Online earn a median of $42,099 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $17,439 median debt. Roughly 61% of applicants are accepted.
University Of South Florida Main Campus is a great value for students pursuing a degree in advertising, landing the #3 spot this year. University Of South Florida Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Tampa. Students from in state pay about $6,410 in tuition and fees, compared with $17,324 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $17,082 to complete the advertising program here. Advertising graduates of University Of South Florida Main Campus earn a median of $52,885 early in their careers. Set against $17,082 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 43% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Central Florida is a great value for students pursuing a degree in advertising, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the suburb of Orlando, University Of Central Florida is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $6,368 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $22,467. Typical student debt for advertising graduates is $18,750. Advertising graduates of University Of Central Florida earn a median of $37,388 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $18,750 median debt. The acceptance rate is 40%.
Murray State University came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value advertising schools. Located in the town of Murray, Murray State University is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $9,900, compared with $19,836 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for advertising graduates is $22,250. Advertising graduates of Murray State University earn a median of $38,054 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Murray State University admits about 86% of applicants.
University Of Georgia came in at #6 for value in advertising this year. Set in the city of Athens, University Of Georgia is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,450, compared with $31,688 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for advertising graduates is $23,394. Early-career advertising graduates make about $43,255. Set against $23,394 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 38% of applicants are accepted.
Western Kentucky University ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best value advertising schools. Western Kentucky University is a large public school located in the city of Bowling Green. Students from in state pay about $11,652 in tuition and fees, compared with $27,000 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete the advertising program here. Early-career advertising graduates make about $35,534. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 94%.
University Of Memphis earned the #8 position for value in advertising this year. University Of Memphis is a very large public school located in the city of Memphis. In-state tuition and fees average $10,728, compared with $15,384 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for advertising graduates is $25,000. Early-career advertising graduates make about $39,819. Set against $25,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 72%.
Appalachian State University placed #9 among the best values for advertising. Located in the town of Boone, Appalachian State University is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,579, compared with $25,212 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for advertising graduates is $21,500. Advertising graduates of Appalachian State University earn a median of $36,559 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 90% of applicants are accepted.
The University Of Tennessee earned the #10 position for value in advertising this year. Located in the city of Knoxville, The University Of Tennessee is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $13,812 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $33,256. Students borrow a median of $21,368 to complete the advertising program here. Soon after graduation, advertising degree recipients from The University Of Tennessee generally make around $42,173. Set against $21,368 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 42%.
Lee University landed the #11 spot for advertising value this year. Located in the city of Cleveland, Lee University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $23,790. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the advertising program here. Early-career advertising graduates make about $33,162. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Lee University admits about 70% of applicants.
Harding University came in at #12 for value in advertising this year. Harding University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Searcy. Students from in state pay about $25,962 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $26,854 to complete the advertising program here. Advertising graduates of Harding University earn a median of $53,629 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 70% of applicants are accepted.
The University Of Alabama earned the #13 position for value in advertising this year. Set in the city of Tuscaloosa, The University Of Alabama is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,180, with out-of-state students paying around $34,172. Typical student debt for advertising graduates is $25,000. Soon after graduation, advertising degree recipients from The University Of Alabama generally make around $42,445. Set against $25,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 77% of applicants are accepted.
University Of South Carolina Columbia ranked #14 on our 2027 list of the best value advertising schools. Located in the city of Columbia, University Of South Carolina Columbia is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,688, while out-of-state students pay about $36,298. Typical student debt for advertising graduates is $24,250. Advertising graduates of University Of South Carolina Columbia earn a median of $42,974 early in their careers. Set against $24,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 60%.
Southern Adventist University came in at #15 for value in advertising this year. Southern Adventist University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Collegedale. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $27,300. Typical student debt for advertising graduates is $25,498. Advertising graduates of Southern Adventist University earn a median of $61,366 early in their careers. Set against $25,498 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 66% of applicants are accepted.
Lipscomb University landed the #16 spot for advertising value this year. Lipscomb University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Nashville. In-state tuition and fees average $40,572. Typical student debt for advertising graduates is $23,529. Early-career advertising graduates make about $48,949. Set against $23,529 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Lipscomb University admits about 68% of applicants.
Keiser University Ft Lauderdale placed #17 among the best values for advertising. Located in the city of Fort Lauderdale, Keiser University Ft Lauderdale is a very large private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $25,056 in tuition and fees. Advertising graduates carry a median of $36,416 in student loans. Advertising graduates of Keiser University Ft Lauderdale earn a median of $45,965 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $36,416 median debt. The acceptance rate is 97%.
University Of Miami earned the #18 position for value in advertising this year. University Of Miami is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Coral Gables. Students from in state pay about $62,616 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for advertising graduates is $18,000. Early-career advertising graduates make about $43,917. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Miami admits about 19% of applicants.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced 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 · 18 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 18 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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