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72 Best Public Master's Advertising Universities in the USA

Compare 157 programs at 72 universities in the USA — graduates, earnings, debt and costs from the federal record on every listing.

72 universities · ranked best first

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MS Michigan State University logo

Michigan State University

East Lansing, Michigan · Public University · Est. 1855

US #2 QS World #158 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$19,680/yr
Admission rate
85%
Earnings (10yr)
$67,253
Students
40,922
2
RU Rutgers University-New Brunswick logo

Rutgers University-New Brunswick

New Brunswick, New Jersey · Public University · Est. 1766

US #6 QS World #217 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$24,406/yr
Admission rate
58%
Earnings (10yr)
$74,479
Students
37,751
3
UC University of California-Santa Cruz logo

University of California-Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz, California · Public University · Est. 1965

US #12 QS World #380 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$17,890/yr
Admission rate
66%
Earnings (10yr)
$68,396
Students
17,940
4
UD University of Delaware logo

University of Delaware

Newark, Delaware · Public University · Est. 1743

US #18 QS World #501 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$17,799/yr
Admission rate
71%
Earnings (10yr)
$72,950
Students
19,071
5
FS Florida State University logo

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida · Public University · Est. 1851

US #23 QS World #561 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$11,297/yr
Admission rate
24%
Earnings (10yr)
$61,675
Students
32,212
6
US University of South Florida logo

University of South Florida

Tampa, Florida · Public University · Est. 1956

US #27 QS World #601 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$9,812/yr
Admission rate
43%
Earnings (10yr)
$57,743
Students
37,207
7
UO University of Oregon logo

University of Oregon

Eugene, Oregon · Public University · Est. 1876

US #28 QS World #601 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$22,182/yr
Admission rate
88%
Earnings (10yr)
$61,324
Students
20,497
8
CS Colorado State University-Fort Collins logo

Colorado State University-Fort Collins

Fort Collins, Colorado · Public University · Est. 1870

US #31 QS World #621 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$21,279/yr
Admission rate
89%
Earnings (10yr)
$60,543
Students
25,538
9
TU Temple University logo

Temple University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Public University · Est. 1884

US #32 QS World #631 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$28,198/yr
Admission rate
80%
Earnings (10yr)
$63,727
Students
20,970
10
UM University of Minnesota-Twin Cities logo

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Minneapolis, Minnesota · Public University · Est. 1851

US #37 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$16,778/yr
Admission rate
80%
Earnings (10yr)
$69,020
Students
31,855
11
AS Arizona State University Campus Immersion logo

Arizona State University Campus Immersion

Tempe, Arizona · Public University · Est. 1885

US #41 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$14,967/yr
Admission rate
90%
Earnings (10yr)
$62,668
Students
64,674
12
UF University of Florida logo

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida · Public University · Est. 1853

US #47 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$6,541/yr
Admission rate
24%
Earnings (10yr)
$71,588
Students
35,629
13
TA Texas A&M University-College Station logo

Texas A&M University-College Station

College Station, Texas · Public University · Est. 1876

US #48 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$21,315/yr
Admission rate
57%
Earnings (10yr)
$72,097
Students
59,615
14
UK University of Kansas logo

University of Kansas

Lawrence, Kansas · Public University · Est. 1864

US #50 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$18,059/yr
Admission rate
93%
Earnings (10yr)
$61,945
Students
21,217
15
UT The University of Texas at Austin logo

The University of Texas at Austin

Austin, Texas · Public University · Est. 1883

US #57 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$19,857/yr
Admission rate
27%
Earnings (10yr)
$75,121
Students
42,855
16
OU Ohio University-Main Campus logo

Ohio University-Main Campus

Athens, Ohio · Public University · Est. 1804

US #59 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$21,637/yr
Admission rate
85%
Earnings (10yr)
$52,581
Students
19,633
17
UI University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign logo

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Champaign, Illinois · Public University · Est. 1867

US #65 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$14,355/yr
Admission rate
42%
Earnings (10yr)
$81,054
Students
36,258
18
TT Texas Tech University logo

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas · Public University · Est. 1923

US #69 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$19,070/yr
Admission rate
73%
Earnings (10yr)
$62,454
Students
32,394
19
IS Idaho State University logo

Idaho State University

Pocatello, Idaho · Public University · Est. 1901

US #70 ROI F Admissions open
Net price
$12,193/yr
Earnings (10yr)
$45,608
Students
7,583
20
WS Washington State University logo

Washington State University

Pullman, Washington · Public University · Est. 1959

US #75 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$14,971/yr
Admission rate
87%
Earnings (10yr)
$68,905
Students
21,099
21
NC North Carolina State University at Raleigh logo

North Carolina State University at Raleigh

Raleigh, North Carolina · Public University · Est. 1887

US #76 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$17,303/yr
Admission rate
42%
Earnings (10yr)
$68,758
Students
27,371
22
WV West Virginia University logo

West Virginia University

Morgantown, West Virginia · Public University · Est. 1867

US #84 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$15,634/yr
Admission rate
89%
Earnings (10yr)
$55,939
Students
17,385
23
IU Indiana University-Indianapolis logo

Indiana University-Indianapolis

Indianapolis, Indiana · Public University · Est. 2023

US #86 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$11,668/yr
Admission rate
76%
Earnings (10yr)
$55,198
Students
13,830

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Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities for public Master's Advertising universities in the USA?

By our composite ranking, the top choices include Michigan State University, Rutgers University-New Brunswick, University of California-Santa Cruz. The full ranked list above shows each one's national rank, costs and admission data.

How much does it cost to study public Master's Advertising universities in the USA?

Costs vary widely by university: public institutions charge in-state residents far less than out-of-state and international students, and private universities set one price for everyone. Every listing above shows the published tuition and net price we hold from the federal College Scorecard, so you can compare like with like.

Can international students work while studying public Master's Advertising universities in the USA?

Yes, within the rules of the F-1 student visa: on-campus work during term, Curricular Practical Training tied to the program, and Optional Practical Training (OPT) after graduating — with a longer extension for eligible STEM degrees.

About public Master's Advertising universities in the USA

This page lists public Master's Advertising universities in the USA held in our database, ordered by a composite score that combines QS World positions, our editorial star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — never paid placement. Program and cost figures come from the US Department of Education's College Scorecard. Use the filters to narrow by subject, level, university type or location; every combination has its own address you can bookmark or share.

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