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#1 #1 Best College for Commercial and Advertising Art in the U.S. Columbus College of Art and Design Columbus, OH Generally, Columbus College of Art and Design is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 34 SAT Score 970–1,190 Est. Net Price * $29,238 Median Starting Salary $55,105
#2 #2 Best College for Commercial and Advertising Art in the U.S. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Kutztown, PA Overall, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 57 SAT Score 1,040–1,260 Est. Net Price * $20,776 Median Starting Salary $56,151
#3 #3 Best College for Commercial and Advertising Art in the U.S. Oklahoma Christian University Edmond, OK In general, Oklahoma Christian University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 23 SAT Score 1,020–1,270 Est. Net Price * $20,237 Median Starting Salary $55,054
#4 #4 Best College for Commercial and Advertising Art in the U.S. Russell Sage College Troy, NY Russell Sage College is a fairly selective school. They receive approximately 1,740 applications each year. Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 900–1,120 Est. Net Price * $22,456 Median Starting Salary $51,555
#5 #5 Best College for Commercial and Advertising Art in the U.S. College for Creative Studies Detroit, MI the College for Creative Studies is known for being a highly selective school. Acceptance Rate 49% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 990–1,210 Est. Net Price * $34,906 Median Starting Salary $55,125
#6 #6 Best College for Commercial and Advertising Art in the U.S. Kent State University at Kent Kent, OH In general, Kent State University at Kent is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 89 SAT Score 980–1,220 Est. Net Price * $19,046 Median Starting Salary $52,095
#7 #7 Best College for Commercial and Advertising Art in the U.S. University of Minnesota Duluth Duluth, MN the University of Minnesota Duluth is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 40 SAT Score 1,110–1,320 Est. Net Price * $18,031 Median Starting Salary $55,752
#8 #8 Best College for Commercial and Advertising Art in the U.S. Seattle University Seattle, WA Generally, Seattle University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 23 SAT Score 1,160–1,380 Est. Net Price * $35,412 Median Starting Salary $53,802
#9 #9 Best College for Commercial and Advertising Art in the U.S. Keene State College Keene, NH Keene State College is a non selective school. They receive approximately 4,500 applications every admission... Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 990–1,180 Est. Net Price * $19,546 Median Starting Salary $58,720
#10 #10 Best College for Commercial and Advertising Art in the U.S. Drake University Des Moines, IA Drake University is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 1,180–1,360 Est. Net Price * $30,333 Median Starting Salary $55,998
#11 #11 Best College for Commercial and Advertising Art in the U.S. Seton Hill University Greensburg, PA Seton Hill University is a somewhat selective school. They receive about 2,700 applications every admission... Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,050–1,250 Est. Net Price * $24,576 Median Starting Salary $57,044
#12 #12 Best College for Commercial and Advertising Art in the U.S. Woodbury University Burbank, CA Woodbury University is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 63% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 940–1,240 Est. Net Price * $32,182 Median Starting Salary $49,673
#13 #13 Best College for Commercial and Advertising Art in the U.S. Boise State University Boise, ID Generally, Boise State University is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 27 SAT Score 1,050–1,220 Est. Net Price * $17,724 Median Starting Salary $50,101
#14 #14 Best College for Commercial and Advertising Art in the U.S. Huntington University Huntington, IN Huntington University is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 970–1,220 Est. Net Price * $20,066 Median Starting Salary $53,926
#15 #15 Best College for Commercial and Advertising Art in the U.S. Syracuse University Syracuse, NY Syracuse University is a fairly selective school. They receive roughly 41,000 applications each year. Acceptance Rate 52% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,280–1,430 Est. Net Price * $43,651 Median Starting Salary $53,877
#16 #16 Best College for Commercial and Advertising Art in the U.S. Nazareth University Rochester, NY Nazareth College is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,150–1,320 Est. Net Price * $31,620 Median Starting Salary $57,649
#17 #17 Best College for Commercial and Advertising Art in the U.S. La Roche University Pittsburgh, PA In general, La Roche University is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 980–1,180 Est. Net Price * $24,233 Median Starting Salary $52,837
#18 #18 Best College for Commercial and Advertising Art in the U.S. Springfield College Springfield, MA Overall, Springfield College is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,120–1,320 Est. Net Price * $27,930 Median Starting Salary $52,084
#19 #19 Best College for Commercial and Advertising Art in the U.S. Arcadia University Glenside, PA Arcadia University is a somewhat selective school. The school receives roughly 6,320 applications annually. Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,110–1,330 Est. Net Price * $29,692 Median Starting Salary $54,144
#20 #20 Best College for Commercial and Advertising Art in the U.S. Miami University-Oxford Oxford, OH Overall, Miami University-Oxford is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,230–1,380 Est. Net Price * $23,031 Median Starting Salary $54,017
#21 #21 Best College for Commercial and Advertising Art in the U.S. University of the Pacific Stockton, CA In general, the University of the Pacific is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,150–1,440 Est. Net Price * $28,164 Median Starting Salary $49,104
#22 #22 Best College for Commercial and Advertising Art in the U.S. Art Center College of Design Pasadena, CA Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $53,617 Median Starting Salary $50,252
#23 #23 Best College for Commercial and Advertising Art in the U.S. Wartburg College Waverly, IA Wartburg College is a non selective school. Approximately 2,780 applications are received by the school... Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,010–1,200 Est. Net Price * $23,683 Median Starting Salary $57,091
#24 #24 Best College for Commercial and Advertising Art in the U.S. University of Central Missouri Warrensburg, MO Generally, the University of Central Missouri is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 970–1,180 Est. Net Price * $15,117 Median Starting Salary $52,485
#25 #25 Best College for Commercial and Advertising Art in the U.S. SUNY at Fredonia Fredonia, NY SUNY at Fredonia is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,070–1,280 Est. Net Price * $15,795 Median Starting Salary $54,693
#26 #26 Best College for Commercial and Advertising Art in the U.S. University of North Georgia Dahlonega, GA In general, the University of North Georgia is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 980–1,190 Est. Net Price * $11,721 Median Starting Salary $51,432
#27 #27 Best College for Commercial and Advertising Art in the U.S. Salem State University Salem, MA Generally, Salem State University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 990–1,210 Est. Net Price * $19,277 Median Starting Salary $52,160
#28 #28 Best College for Commercial and Advertising Art in the U.S. Southwest Baptist University Bolivar, MO Overall, Southwest Baptist University is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,010–1,210 Est. Net Price * $18,926 Median Starting Salary $50,326
#29 #29 Best College for Commercial and Advertising Art in the U.S. Marietta College Marietta, OH Marietta College is a somewhat selective school. They receive approximately 2,470 applications annually. Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 970–1,170 Est. Net Price * $22,895 Median Starting Salary $53,163
#30 #30 Best College for Commercial and Advertising Art in the U.S. Arkansas State University Jonesboro, AR Arkansas State University is a fairly selective school. Around 6,050 applications are received by the school... Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,010–1,210 Est. Net Price * $12,011 Median Starting Salary $48,873
#31 #31 Best College for Commercial and Advertising Art in the U.S. Dominican University River Forest, IL Dominican University is a non selective school. The institution receives about 5,100 applications each year. Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 890–1,140 Est. Net Price * $18,162 Median Starting Salary $50,153
#32 #32 Best College for Commercial and Advertising Art in the U.S. Lewis University Romeoville, IL Lewis University is a fairly selective school. They receive about 4,750 applications each year. Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,030–1,240 Est. Net Price * $19,184 Median Starting Salary $52,791
#33 #33 Best College for Commercial and Advertising Art in the U.S. Concord University Athens, WV Concord University is a non selective school. The school receives approximately 1,700 applications each year. Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 920–1,150 Est. Net Price * $8,464 Median Starting Salary $50,691
#34 #34 Best College for Commercial and Advertising Art in the U.S. Oral Roberts University Tulsa, OK Oral Roberts University is a somewhat selective school. They receive approximately 4,000 applications each... Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,010–1,230 Est. Net Price * $22,360 Median Starting Salary $51,094
#35 #35 Best College for Commercial and Advertising Art in the U.S. Ball State University Muncie, IN Generally, Ball State University is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,100–1,270 Est. Net Price * $12,615 Median Starting Salary $55,097
#36 #36 Best College for Commercial and Advertising Art in the U.S. Ashland University Ashland, OH Ashland University is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,050–1,250 Est. Net Price * $20,342 Median Starting Salary $46,469
#37 #37 Best College for Commercial and Advertising Art in the U.S. Millikin University Decatur, IL Millikin University is known for being a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 970–1,230 Est. Net Price * $10,492 Median Starting Salary $52,283
#38 #38 Best College for Commercial and Advertising Art in the U.S. Minnesota State University Moorhead Moorhead, MN Generally, Minnesota State University Moorhead is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 57% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 980–1,190 Est. Net Price * $17,939 Median Starting Salary $54,787
#39 #39 Best College for Commercial and Advertising Art in the U.S. University of Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN the University of Indianapolis is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 970–1,190 Est. Net Price * $22,283 Median Starting Salary $53,504
#40 #40 Best College for Commercial and Advertising Art in the U.S. Dallas Baptist University Dallas, TX Dallas Baptist University is a non selective school. The school receives 8,519 applications every admission... Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 990–1,210 Est. Net Price * $27,607 Median Starting Salary $50,780
#41 #41 Best College for Commercial and Advertising Art in the U.S. Marian University Indianapolis, IN Generally, Marian University is a non selective school. Approximately 2,000 applications are received by... Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 970–1,200 Est. Net Price * $22,554 Median Starting Salary $51,548
#42 #42 Best College for Commercial and Advertising Art in the U.S. Upper Iowa University Fayette, IA Upper Iowa University is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 54% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 960–1,160 Est. Net Price * $24,563 Median Starting Salary $49,189
#43 #43 Best College for Commercial and Advertising Art in the U.S. Black Hills State University Spearfish, SD Generally, Black Hills State University is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 970–1,180 Est. Net Price * $16,782 Median Starting Salary $53,553
#44 #44 Best College for Commercial and Advertising Art in the U.S. Brescia University Owensboro, KY Brescia University is known for being a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 50% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 970–1,210 Est. Net Price * $16,127 Median Starting Salary $50,300
#45 #45 Best College for Commercial and Advertising Art in the U.S. Columbia College Chicago Chicago, IL Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $28,387 Median Starting Salary $53,431
#46 #46 Best College for Commercial and Advertising Art in the U.S. University of Maryland Eastern Shore Princess Anne, MD the University of Maryland Eastern Shore is a somewhat selective school. Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 850–1,010 Est. Net Price * $12,020 Median Starting Salary $51,198
#47 #47 Best College for Commercial and Advertising Art in the U.S. Concordia University-Chicago River Forest, IL Concordia University-Chicago is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,000–1,200 Est. Net Price * $18,832 Median Starting Salary $52,822
#48 #48 Best College for Commercial and Advertising Art in the U.S. The Modern College of Design Kettering, OH Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $37,636 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#49 #49 Best College for Commercial and Advertising Art in the U.S. Paier College Bridgeport, CT Paier College is a non selective school. They receive about 110 applications each year. Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 740–880 Est. Net Price * $29,425 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#50 #50 Best College for Commercial and Advertising Art in the U.S. Fashion Institute of Technology New York, NY Acceptance Rate 53% Annual Degrees Awarded 66 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $20,900 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#51 #51 Best College for Commercial and Advertising Art in the U.S. American Academy of Art College Chicago, IL Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $31,818 Median Starting Salary $52,476
#52 #52 Best College for Commercial and Advertising Art in the U.S. AI Miami International University of Art and Design Miami, FL Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $32,971 Median Starting Salary $51,847
#53 #53 Best College for Commercial and Advertising Art in the U.S. Pennsylvania Western University California, PA Pennsylvania Western University is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 950–1,160 Est. Net Price * $18,527 Median Starting Salary $0
#54 #54 Best College for Commercial and Advertising Art in the U.S. The Art Institute of Atlanta Atlanta, GA The Art Institute of Atlanta is a highly selective school. Acceptance Rate 45% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 880–1,130 Est. Net Price * $35,306 Median Starting Salary $51,847
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About Commercial and Advertising Art

A program in the applied visual arts that prepares individuals to use artistic techniques to effectively communicate ideas and information to business and consumer audiences via illustrations and other forms of digital or printed media. Includes instruction in concept design, layout, paste-up, and techniques such as engraving, etching, silkscreen, lithography, offset, drawing and cartooning, painting, collage, and computer graphics.

Those who are interested in Commercial and Advertising Art can study up to a Bachelors degree. Right now, 2,498 students earn a some level of degree in Commercial and Advertising Art around the country each year. More students earn a degree in Commercial and Advertising Art in the state of Ohio than any other state. The average starting salary for an undergraduate degree in Commercial and Advertising Art is $45,300.

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Careers

The highest paying career for Commercial and Advertising Art majors is Commercial and Industrial Designers. But, another thing to consider is how many job openings there currently is. A career that is in high need that a degree in Commercial and Advertising Art can prepare you for is Graphic Designers.

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These are the highest paying careers for Commercial and Advertising Art majors.

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Student Demographics

Total Students

703

Female Students

486 (69%)

Male Students

217 (30%)

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Commercial and Advertising Art

#1 Best College for Commercial and Advertising Art in the U.S.

91%

34

970–1,190

$29,238

$55,105

#2 Best College for Commercial and Advertising Art in the U.S.

96%

57

1,040–1,260

$20,776

$56,151

#3 Best College for Commercial and Advertising Art in the U.S.

96%

23

1,020–1,270

$20,237

$55,054

#4 Best College for Commercial and Advertising Art in the U.S.

74%

20

900–1,120

$22,456

$51,555

#5 Best College for Commercial and Advertising Art in the U.S.

49%

20

990–1,210

$34,906

$55,125

#6 Best College for Commercial and Advertising Art in the U.S.

88%

89

980–1,220

$19,046

$52,095

#7 Best College for Commercial and Advertising Art in the U.S.

81%

40

1,110–1,320

$18,031

$55,752

#8 Best College for Commercial and Advertising Art in the U.S.

85%

23

1,160–1,380

$35,412

$53,802

#9 Best College for Commercial and Advertising Art in the U.S.

90%

20

990–1,180

$19,546

$58,720

#10 Best College for Commercial and Advertising Art in the U.S.

67%

14

1,180–1,360

$30,333

$55,998

#11 Best College for Commercial and Advertising Art in the U.S.

78%

11

1,050–1,250

$24,576

$57,044

#12 Best College for Commercial and Advertising Art in the U.S.

63%

10

940–1,240

$32,182

$49,673

#13 Best College for Commercial and Advertising Art in the U.S.

84%

27

1,050–1,220

$17,724

$50,101

#14 Best College for Commercial and Advertising Art in the U.S.