2027 Best Value Advertising Schools in the The Plains States Region

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North Dakota State University Main Campus
Fargo, ND

Leading the list is North Dakota State University Main Campus, our #1 best value for advertising in the The Plains States Region. North Dakota State University Main Campus is a large public school located in the city of Fargo. In-state tuition and fees average $10,910, with out-of-state students paying around $15,564. Advertising graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, advertising degree recipients from North Dakota State University Main Campus generally make around $39,223. That is a strong return on a $25,000 median debt. Roughly 95% of applicants are accepted.

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Iowa State University
Ames, IA

Iowa State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in advertising, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the city of Ames, Iowa State University is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $10,787, with out-of-state students paying around $28,881. Typical student debt for advertising graduates is $24,750. Early-career advertising graduates make about $42,530. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 89% of applicants are accepted.

3

Lindenwood University
Saint Charles, MO

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Lindenwood University earned it the #3 place for advertising. Set in the city of Saint Charles, Lindenwood University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $21,600. Advertising graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, advertising degree recipients from Lindenwood University generally make around $32,000. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 57%.

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South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD

South Dakota State University came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value advertising schools. Located in the town of Brookings, South Dakota State University is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $9,299 in tuition and fees, compared with $12,809 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the advertising program here. Early-career advertising graduates make about $39,795. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Roughly 98% of applicants are accepted.

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Drake University
Des Moines, IA

Drake University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in advertising, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the city of Des Moines, Drake University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $51,960. Students borrow a median of $23,250 to complete the advertising program here. Advertising graduates of Drake University earn a median of $44,492 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $23,250 median debt. Drake University admits about 64% of applicants.