2027 Best Value Advertising Schools in Tennessee
[Advertising](/majors/communication-journalism-media/public-relations-advertising/advertising/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong advertising education at a price that pays off.
College Factual analyzed 5 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value advertising schools.
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2027 Best Value Advertising Schools in Tennessee
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in advertising, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Advertising Schools
Our analysis ranked University Of Memphis the best value for a degree in advertising in Tennessee. Located in the city of Memphis, University Of Memphis is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $10,728, with out-of-state students paying around $15,384. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete the advertising program here. Early-career advertising graduates make about $39,819. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 72%.
The University Of Tennessee is a great value for students pursuing a degree in advertising, landing the #2 spot this year. The University Of Tennessee is a very large public school located in the city of Knoxville. Students from in state pay about $13,812 in tuition and fees, compared with $33,256 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $21,368 to complete the advertising program here. Advertising graduates of The University Of Tennessee earn a median of $42,173 early in their careers. Set against $21,368 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The University Of Tennessee admits about 42% of applicants.
A rank of #3 makes Lee University one of the best values for advertising. Lee University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Cleveland. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $23,790. Typical student debt for advertising graduates is $27,000. Soon after graduation, advertising degree recipients from Lee University generally make around $33,162. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 70%.
Students looking for strong value in advertising will find it at Southern Adventist University, which ranked #4. 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. Advertising graduates carry a median of $25,498 in student loans. 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. The acceptance rate is 66%.
Lipscomb University came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value advertising schools. Lipscomb University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Nashville. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $40,572. Advertising graduates carry a median of $23,529 in student loans. Early-career advertising graduates make about $48,949. Set against $23,529 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 68%.
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Notes and References
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 · 5 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 5 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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