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About Advertising

A program that focuses on the creation, execution, transmission, and evaluation of commercial messages in various media intended to promote and sell products, services, and brands; and that prepares individuals to function as advertising assistants, technicians, and managers. Includes instruction in advertising theory, marketing strategy, advertising design and production methods, campaign methods and techniques, media management, related principles of business management, and applicable technical and equipment skills.

Of the 250 Advertising degrees granted each year at the Masters degree level, 20% percent of whom are men and the other 80% percent are women. Did you know that Texas has more students graduating with a degree in Advertising than any other state in the US? In fact, Texas awarded 59 degrees last year! The average annual income for an undergraduate degree in Advertising is $41,400.

Popularity of Advertising Degrees in the U.S.
This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Advertising degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.
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Careers

The highest paying jobs for Advertising majors include Advertising and Promotions Managers, Communications Teachers, Postsecondary . But, something else to think about is how many job openings there currently is. Positions that are in high need that a degree in Advertising can prepare you for are Communications Teachers, Postsecondary, Advertising and Promotions Managers .

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Advertising majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Advertising majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
250
Female Students
199 (79%)
Male Students
51 (20%)
White (122, 49%)
U.S. Nonresident (63, 25%)
Black or African American (26, 10%)
Hispanic or Latino (16, 6%)
Asian (14, 6%)
Two or more races (6, 2%)
Race/ethnicity unknown (3, 1%)
American Indian or Alaska Native (0, <1%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (0, <1%)

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