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2027 Best Value Advertising Schools in Iowa

[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.

For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools to find the best return on investment for advertising students.

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• Best Value Advertising Schools in Iowa

2027 Best Value Advertising Schools in Iowa

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in advertising, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Advertising Schools

1

Iowa State University
Ames, IA

$10,787 In-State Tuition & Fees

$24,750 Avg Student Debt

$63,386 Median Earnings (10yr)

Leading the list is Iowa State University, our #1 best value for advertising in Iowa. Iowa State University is a very large public school located in the city of Ames. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,787, with out-of-state students paying around $28,881. Advertising graduates carry a median of $24,750 in student loans. Soon after graduation, advertising degree recipients from Iowa State University generally make around $42,530. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 89% of applicants are accepted.

2

Drake University
Des Moines, IA

$51,960 In-State Tuition & Fees

$23,250 Avg Student Debt

$71,901 Median Earnings (10yr)

A rank of #2 makes Drake University one of the best values for advertising. Set in the city of Des Moines, Drake University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $51,960 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for advertising graduates is $23,250. Early-career advertising graduates make about $44,492. Set against $23,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 64% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 2 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 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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