Compare 8 Advertising. programs in Missouri. Average earnings: $40,494.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, Advertising tells a different story. Across 8 programs in Missouri, earnings range from $27,476 to $51,191—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
Southeast Missouri State University's Advertising program leads with graduates earning $51,191, well above the state average of $40,494. Missouri State University-Springfield follows at $46,066, while Webster University produces $45,908 earners. The gap between top and bottom programs exceeds $23K—proof that program selection drives outcomes.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Southeast Missouri State graduates borrow $21,500 and face just a 10.3% payment burden, landing in the 'Good' category. That means loan payments take a manageable bite out of their post-grad income, with a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.42.
Highest program earnings: $51,191
Strong outcomes with 79% acceptance
10.3% payment burden | Good
18.6% family burden | Challenging
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $51,191 | 58 | $21,500 | Good | $15,000 | Challenging | |
| #2 | $46,066 | 54 | $21,992 | Manageable | $15,092 | Challenging | |
| #3 | Webster UniversityPrivate | $45,908 | 24 | $23,000 | Manageable | $13,587 | Challenging |
| #4 | $43,229 | 16 | $21,000 | Manageable | $14,000 | Challenging | |
| #5 | Lindenwood UniversityPrivate | $38,249 | 33 | $26,000 | Challenging | $18,445 | High |
| #6 | College Of The OzarksPrivate | $36,416 | 10 | — | — | — | — |
| #7 | Drury UniversityPrivate | $35,416 | 15 | $20,979 | Challenging | $26,668 | High |
| #8 | Evangel UniversityPrivate | $27,476 | 7 | $24,736 | High | $20,473 | High |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
