Among the Best Colleges for Advertising Degrees

From pop culture trends to cultural shifts, advertisers don’t just keep up. They lead. Great campaigns express unmet needs—just like how Dove’s Real Beauty campaign changed the conversation around beauty standards. Keep your finger on the pulse to drive big ideas at BU COM. Industry connections and award-winning student portfolios make us one of the best colleges for advertising degrees.

Home of AdLab—the first student-run ad agency in the world. Instructors who are active practitioners in the field.

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Faculty working in advertising—instructors are active practitioners in their field and work with top clients.

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Top ranked—regularly ranked in the top 3 spots for advertising schools by many publications.

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Advertising Awards & Industry Connections

The BU College of Communication makes countless lists for best colleges for advertising degrees. Our award-winning faculty conduct cutting-edge research and share industry knowledge with students. Many remain active creatives in the industry. They direct campaigns for P&G, the Home Depot, General Motors, Samuel Adams beer, and top-performing Super Bowl ads.

No. 1: Best Schools for Public Relations & Advertising in the U.S. 2025, College Factual
No. 1: Best Colleges for Advertising in the U.S. 2025, CollegeRaptor
No. 2: Best Colleges with Advertising Degrees in America 2025, Niche
No. 3: Best Colleges for Advertising 2025, College Transitions

Advertising Degree Programs

Classwork casts a wide net to include writing, design, branding, strategy, analytics, UX, and account management. You can try everything to find your perfect fit, making this one of the best colleges for advertising.

Undergraduate

BS in Advertising

Graduate

MS in Advertising

Student Work in Advertising

Another marker of BU COM’s standing as one of the best colleges for advertising degrees is the work of our students:

Top 5 global ranking in the One Show student awards
37 Young Ones awards in the past five years
Annual D&AD (London) awards
28 of 30 student Hatch Awards in 2023, and 16 of 21 awards in 2024

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Where an Advertising Degree Can Take You

BU COM ad grads launch careers as copywriters, art directors, brand strategists, content creators, media planners, consumer insights analysts, creative producers, and more. They land at top agencies like MullenLowe, R/GA, Ogilvy, and Digitas—or invent what’s next at places like TikTok, Paramount, and Apple. Their career success points to why we’re a top school for advertising and marketing.

97%

of BS in Advertising alumni are employed, in school, or in another chosen activity

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Advertising Degree Alumni

See a whole host of reasons BU is one of the top schools for advertising and marketing.

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Advertising Degree Program Events & Experiences

AdLab

AdLab is the nation’s longest-running student-run agency. Create real campaigns for clients like Under Armour, Celebrity Cruises, and creative start-ups to see your ideas come to life at one of the best colleges for advertising.

Spring Break NYC Ad Tour

See the inner workings of top-tier agencies like Droga5, Saatchi, Amazon Ads, and Giant Spoon. You’ll meet the pros, get insider insights, attend mixers, and more.

Internships in London, LA & DC

In addition to a wealth of Boston-based internships, you can opt to work in other major hotspots for the ad industry. You only get this wealth of options at one of the top schools for advertising and marketing.

Creative Cafe

Share your work with creative directors, art directors, and copywriters from top shops like Mullen, Digitas, and Arnold. Get real feedback and make key connections to move your career forward.