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2027 Best Advertising Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

9 Colleges in the United States
491 Advertising Degrees Awarded
$48,896 Avg Early-Career Salary

Advertising programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 9 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for advertising students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Advertising in the Middle Atlantic Region

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the advertising degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Advertising

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Siena College
Loudonville, NY

No school ranked higher than Siena College this year for advertising. Siena College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Loudonville. Siena College graduates 75% of students within six years. About 38 advertising degrees were awarded at Siena College in the most recent year. Students who receive their advertising degree from Siena College earn around $44,535 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $26,656 to complete this degree. See the full advertising program report for Siena College

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Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Students looking for a strong advertising program will find one at Syracuse University, which ranked #2. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Syracuse. About 84% of students finish within six years. Syracuse University awarded about 87 advertising degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the advertising program make about $58,798 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the advertising program at Syracuse University

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A rank of #3 makes Pace University New York one of the top schools for advertising. Located in the city of New York, Pace University New York is a large private not-for-profit university. About 60% of students finish within six years. About 58 advertising degrees were awarded at Pace University New York in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, advertising degree recipients from Pace University New York generally make around $44,485. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the advertising program at Pace University New York

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Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ

A rank of #4 makes Rowan University one of the top schools for advertising. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Glassboro. The six-year graduation rate is 67%. Rowan University awarded about 52 advertising degrees in the most recent data year. Advertising graduates of Rowan University earn a median of $35,116 early in their careers. Rowan University graduates carry a median of $23,125 in student loans. Read more about the advertising program at Rowan University

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Montclair State University came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best advertising schools. Set in the suburb of Montclair, Montclair State University is a very large public institution. Roughly 65% of students complete a degree within six years here. Montclair State University awarded about 24 advertising degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their advertising degree from Montclair State University earn around $44,369 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,286. Get the full advertising details for Montclair State University

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School Of Visual Arts came in at #6 for advertising this year. Set in the city of New York, School Of Visual Arts is a mid-sized private for-profit institution. About 76% of students finish within six years. School Of Visual Arts awarded about 25 advertising degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the advertising program make about $91,346 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. See the full advertising program report for School Of Visual Arts

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Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Temple University landed the #7 spot for advertising this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Philadelphia. About 75% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 173 advertising students who graduated with this degree at Temple University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, advertising degree recipients from Temple University generally make around $41,165. Temple University graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in advertising from Temple University

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Rochester Institute Of Technology ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best advertising schools. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Rochester. The six-year graduation rate is 72%. About 10 advertising degrees were awarded at Rochester Institute Of Technology in the most recent year. Advertising graduates of Rochester Institute Of Technology earn a median of $36,664 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. Get the full advertising details for Rochester Institute Of Technology

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St Johns University New York earned the #9 position for advertising this year. Set in the city of Queens, St Johns University New York is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 66% of students complete a degree within six years here. St Johns University New York awarded about 24 advertising degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, advertising degree recipients from St Johns University New York generally make around $43,585. St Johns University New York graduates carry a median of $26,848 in student loans. Get the full advertising details for St Johns University New York

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 9 schools evaluated.

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