Major Overview for Advertising

Colleges Browse Illinois Majors Communication, journalism, and related programs Advertising

Overview for Advertising A program that focuses on the creation, execution, transmission, and evaluation of commercial messages in various media intended to promote and sell products, services, and brands; and that prepares individuals to function as advertising assistants, technicians, and managers. Includes instruction in advertising theory, marketing strategy, advertising design and production methods, campaign methods and techniques, media management, related principles of business management, and applicable technical and equipment skills. Careers for Advertising Majors A major in Advertising is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided. Advertising and Promotions Managers - $94,720 Advertising Sales Agents - $53,170 Communications Teachers, Postsecondary - $63,330

Top 5 Illinois Colleges with the highest percentage of Advertising among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

Add	Info	College Name	Degrees Awarded/ Percentage	Selectivity	Tuition
		The Illinois Institute of Art-Schaumburg Schaumburg, IL	13 (4.5%)
		Bradley University Peoria, IL	40 (3.4%)
		The Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago Chicago, IL	11 (2.7%)
	Free College Scholarship's $10,000 Drawing Next Deadline: February 20
		University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Champaign, IL	189 (2.6%)
		North Park University Chicago, IL	6 (1.6%)
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.