Compare 37 Advertising. programs in the Northeast. Average earnings: $51,285.
Advertising programs produce graduates earning between $53K and $72K—a $19K spread that demonstrates why program selection matters independently of school prestige. Across 37 ranked programs in the Northeast, outcomes vary based on program quality, not institutional reputation.
Syracuse University's Advertising program leads with graduates earning $71,592, while the regional average sits at $51,285. Pennsylvania State University follows at $63,112, proving that strong outcomes aren't limited to private institutions. University of Rhode Island rounds out the top three at $62,762 with a more accessible 77% acceptance rate.
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, making the strong earnings sustainable.
Highest program earnings: $71,592
Strong outcomes ($63,112) with 80% acceptance
7.3% payment burden | Excellent
18.4% family burden | Challenging
| 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 | $63,112 | 391 | $25,000 | Good | $38,368 | Challenging | |
| #3 | $62,762 | 83 | $22,250 | Excellent | $28,000 | Challenging | |
| #4 | Manhattan CollegePrivate | $61,402 | 17 | $26,000 | Good | $56,630 | High |
| #5 | Pace UniversityPrivate | $61,347 | 104 | $23,250 | Good | $46,275 | High |
| #6 | Quinnipiac UniversityPrivate | $61,306 | 69 | $26,000 | Good | $64,334 | High |
| #7 | Hofstra UniversityPrivate | $60,872 | 56 | $23,621 | Good | $56,149 | High |
| #8 | Assumption UniversityPrivate | $60,628 | 17 | $27,000 | Good | $45,926 | High |
| #9 | Emerson CollegePrivate | $60,272 | 28 | $23,000 | Good | $69,996 | High |
| #10 | $59,577 | 81 | $25,000 | Good | $54,289 | High | |
| #11 | Endicott CollegePrivate | $58,417 | 20 | $27,000 | Good | $38,259 | High |
| #12 | Long Island UniversityPrivate | $57,986 | 11 | $23,577 | Good | $36,515 | High |
| #13 | Mount Saint Mary CollegePrivate | $57,973 | 8 | $26,007 | Good | $46,295 | High |
| #14 | Ithaca CollegePrivate | $56,952 | 157 | $24,000 | Good | $53,476 | High |
| #15 | Suffolk UniversityPrivate | $56,527 | 80 | $26,889 | Good | $38,234 | High |
| #16 | University Of ScrantonPrivate | $55,313 | 24 | $27,000 | Good | $41,370 | High |
| #17 | $54,719 | 14 | $21,196 | Good | $19,010 | Challenging | |
| #18 | Rider UniversityPrivate | $53,996 | 24 | $26,130 | Good | $44,670 | High |
| #19 | Temple UniversityPublic | $53,863 | 314 | $24,395 | Good | $36,495 | High |
| #20 | Rowan UniversityPublic | $52,670 | 163 | $20,500 | Good | $27,445 | Challenging |
| #21 | York College Of PennsylvaniaPrivate | $51,838 | 14 | $26,000 | Manageable | $33,999 | High |
| #22 | Point Park UniversityPrivate | $50,769 | 23 | $27,000 | Manageable | $24,041 | High |
| #23 | $50,322 | 46 | $20,880 | Good | $19,416 | Challenging | |
| #24 | University Of VermontPublic | $49,967 | 63 | $20,951 | Good | $48,000 | High |
| #25 | Duquesne UniversityPrivate | $49,016 | 59 | $26,244 | Manageable | $57,511 | 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.
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