Compare 15 Advertising. programs in New York. Average earnings: $51,823.
The highest-earning Advertising program isn't at the most prestigious school. With a $51K earnings gap across 15 programs, the data confirms: program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand.
Syracuse University's Advertising program leads with graduates earning $71,592, well above the $51,823 average. Manhattan College follows at $61,402, while Pace University rounds out the top three at $61,347—proving that program outcomes vary independent of overall school rankings.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Syracuse graduates borrow $26,000 and face just a 7.3% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. That means loan payments take a minimal bite out of their post-grad income.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Syracuse UniversityPrivate | $71,592 | 232 | $26,000 | Excellent | $39,841 | Challenging |
| #2 | Manhattan CollegePrivate | $61,402 | 17 | $26,000 | Good | $56,630 | High |
| #3 | Pace UniversityPrivate | $61,347 | 104 | $23,250 | Good | $46,275 | High |
| #4 | Hofstra UniversityPrivate | $60,872 | 56 | $23,621 | Good | $56,149 | High |
| #5 | $59,577 | 81 | $25,000 | Good | $54,289 | High | |
| #6 | Long Island UniversityPrivate | $57,986 | 11 | $23,577 | Good | $36,515 | High |
| #7 | Mount Saint Mary CollegePrivate | $57,973 | 8 | $26,007 | Good | $46,295 | High |
| #8 | Ithaca CollegePrivate | $56,952 | 157 | $24,000 | Good | $53,476 | High |
| #9 | $54,719 | 14 | $21,196 | Good | $19,010 | Challenging | |
| #10 | $50,322 | 46 | $20,880 | Good | $19,416 | Challenging | |
| #11 | Suny At FredoniaPublic | $43,093 | 33 | $24,250 | Manageable | $17,580 | High |
| #12 | Marymount Manhattan CollegePrivate | $41,696 | 17 | $25,750 | Challenging | $84,946 | High |
| #13 | Utica UniversityPrivate | $41,386 | 11 | $22,500 | Manageable | $25,500 | High |
| #14 | $38,289 | 15 | $26,778 | Challenging | $35,625 | High | |
| #15 | Mercy UniversityPrivate | $20,140 | 10 | $19,637 | High | $20,710 | 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 →
