Compare 181 Advertising. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $58,265. Top programs: $90,535+.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #76 | Texas Tech UniversityPublic | $62,247 | 292 | $21,500 | Excellent | $23,443 | Manageable |
| #77 | $62,140 | 125 | $18,190 | Excellent | $16,036 | Manageable | |
| #78 | Loras CollegePrivate | $62,087 | 11 | $26,000 | Good | $30,983 | Challenging |
| #79 | Baldwin Wallace UniversityPrivate | $61,966 | 11 | $27,000 | Good | $31,484 | Challenging |
| #80 | $61,784 | 13 | $21,000 | Excellent | $14,000 | Manageable | |
| #81 | Susquehanna UniversityPrivate | $61,423 | 26 | $27,000 | Good | $46,359 | High |
| #82 | Simpson CollegePrivate | $61,219 | 10 | $26,000 | Good | $23,702 | Challenging |
| #83 | $61,145 | 239 | $21,000 | Excellent | $25,798 | Challenging | |
| #84 | Ball State UniversityPublic | $60,686 | 84 | $23,250 | Good | $20,800 | Manageable |
| #85 | $60,672 | 18 | $21,500 | Excellent | $13,500 | Manageable | |
| #86 | Xavier UniversityPrivate | $60,642 | 29 | $23,250 | Good | $37,885 | Challenging |
| #87 | North Central CollegePrivate | $60,573 | 8 | $24,500 | Good | $30,000 | Challenging |
| #88 | Coe CollegePrivate | $60,540 | 6 | $27,000 | Good | $30,674 | Challenging |
| #89 | $60,390 | 56 | $21,992 | Excellent | $15,092 | Manageable | |
| #90 | $60,218 | 68 | $24,500 | Good | $21,394 | Manageable | |
| #91 | University Of HoustonPublic | $60,180 | 208 | $18,194 | Excellent | $18,072 | Manageable |
| #92 | Lewis UniversityPrivate | $59,981 | 13 | $21,500 | Excellent | $23,044 | Manageable |
| #93 | $59,927 | 14 | $25,000 | Good | $16,878 | Manageable | |
| #94 | $59,864 | 120 | $19,500 | Excellent | $23,519 | Manageable | |
| #95 | $59,522 | 91 | $27,000 | Good | $23,103 | Challenging | |
| #96 | $59,401 | 23 | $21,500 | Good | $17,781 | Manageable | |
| #97 | Emerson CollegePrivate | $59,301 | 44 | $23,000 | Good | $69,996 | High |
| #98 | Wayne State UniversityPublic | $59,025 | 39 | $21,250 | Excellent | $16,378 | Manageable |
| #99 | Texas State UniversityPublic | $59,009 | 386 | $21,000 | Excellent | $22,500 | Manageable |
| #100 | $58,888 | 11 | $21,196 | Good | $19,010 | Manageable |
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 May 2026 refresh for 2026 rankings, based on Department of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
