Compare 8 Advertising. programs in Pennsylvania. Average earnings: $51,226.
The highest-earning Advertising program isn't at the most prestigious school. With a $26K earnings gap across 8 programs, the data confirms: program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus's Advertising program leads with graduates earning $63,112. The average across programs is $51,226, yet Penn State's substantial cohort of 391 students demonstrates that scale doesn't compromise outcomes—a lesson for students fixated on smaller, 'boutique' programs.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Penn State graduates borrow $25,000 and face just an 8.5% payment burden, landing in the 'Good' category. That means loan payments take a manageable bite out of their post-grad income, making it the clear choice for debt-conscious students.
Highest program earnings: $63,112
Strong outcomes with 80% acceptance
8.5% payment burden | Good - payment 8-12% of discretionary
23.4% family burden | Challenging - payment 18-25% of discretionary
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $63,112 | 391 | $25,000 | Good | $38,368 | Challenging | |
| #2 | University Of ScrantonPrivate | $55,313 | 24 | $27,000 | Good | $41,370 | High |
| #3 | Temple UniversityPublic | $53,863 | 314 | $24,395 | Good | $36,495 | High |
| #4 | York College Of PennsylvaniaPrivate | $51,838 | 14 | $26,000 | Manageable | $33,999 | High |
| #5 | Point Park UniversityPrivate | $50,769 | 23 | $27,000 | Manageable | $24,041 | High |
| #6 | Duquesne UniversityPrivate | $49,016 | 59 | $26,244 | Manageable | $57,511 | High |
| #7 | $48,768 | 87 | $26,000 | Manageable | $26,233 | High | |
| #8 | Drexel UniversityPrivate | $37,125 | 62 | $25,325 | Challenging | $40,932 | 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 →
