Advertising Schools

‘You don’t sell the steak, you sell the sizzle!’ Earn a degree in advertising and test that theory today! Students in advertising programs learn to develop and implement marketing campaigns that will help to market, promote, and ultimately sell products and services.

The ultimate goal of advertising is to promote and sell products, and the format and content of sales ads is the key -- the most successful ads not only give product information, but also convey a lifestyle or set of rules that must appeal to the target audience. Advertising is a creative and technical industry that combines many different aspects, including text, graphics, and interactive media, and must examine consumer behavior, spending patterns, and popular culture.

Students in advertising will learn the artistic skills and business acumen necessary to create dynamic, results-driven advertising campaigns that will grab consumers’ attention and translate into sales. Advertising is a multi-billion dollar per year industry, and the ability to communicate effectively and appeal to consumers on a visceral level is crucial to creating effective ad campaigns.

Turn your passion for selling into a career! There are many opportunities for students interested in advertising to earn a degree. Please review our featured schools to find a program near you.

Featured Online Schools
AIU Online (American InterContinental University Online) - Visual Communication
Anthem College Online - Web Design, Graphic Design and Animation
The Art Institute of Pittsburgh - Online Division - Interior Design, Graphic Design, Web Design, Digital Design, Animation
Ashford University - Organizational Management (concentration in Interior Design)
Capella University - Graphics and Multimedia Specialization, Web Application Development Specialization, System Design and Programming Specialization, Graduate Certificate in Instructional Design for Online Learning
University of Phoenix - Information Technology/Visual Communications
Kaplan University School of Information Systems and Technology - Multimedia and Animation
Westwood College Online - Animation, Graphic Design and Multimedia, Visual Communications, Game Art and Design

Alabama Schools
Virginia College* (Birmingham , Huntsville , Mobile ) - Animation and Game Design, Visual Communications, Interior Design, Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD), Computer Aided Imaging & Visualization

Arizona Schools
Collins College (Tempe ) - Interior Design, Graphic Design, Animation, Visual Communications, Media Arts, Game Design, Film/HDTV
The Art Institute (Phoenix ) - Digital Media Production, Fashion Marketing & Advertising, Media Arts & Animation, Multimedia & Web Design, Visual Effects & Motion Graphics, Game Art Design, Graphic Design, Interior Design

California Schools
American InterContinental University (Los Angeles ) - Fashion Design, Visual Communication: Design, Fashion Marketing and Design, Interior Design, Media Production
Platt College (Los Angeles , Newport Beach , Ontario ) - Graphic Design, Visual Communications
The Art Institute of California* (Orange County , San Diego ) - Game Art & Design, Graphic Design, Digital Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Interactive Media Design, Interior Design, Residential Interior Decor
Westwood College* (Anaheim , Inland Empire/Upland , Long Beach , Los Angeles ) - Graphic Design & Multimedia, CAD - Architectural Drafting, Game Software Development, Animation, Fashion Design, Game Art & Design, Interior Design, Visual Communication, Web Design and Multimedia

Colorado Schools
Colorado Technical University* (Colorado Springs , Denver - Greenwood Village ) - Visual Communications, Digital Design
Westwood College * (Denver North , Denver South ) - Graphic Design and Multimedia, Game Art and Design, Interior Design, Visual Communication, Animation Associate Degree - CAD - Architectural Drafting, CAD - Mechanical Drafting, Fashion Merchandising

Connecticut Schools

Florida Schools
American InterContinental University (Fort Lauderdale - Weston) - Visual Communications, Fashion Design, Interior Design, Fashion Marketing and Design
Everest University* (Melbourne , North Orlando , South Orlando , Tampa ) - Film and Video, Commercial Art
International Academy of Design & Technology (Orlando , Tampa ) - Computer Graphics, Fashion Design, Interior Design, Advertising, Game Design, Multimedia Design,Marketing and Design

Georgia Schools
American InterContinental University* (Buckhead , Dunwoody ) - Fashion Design, Interior Design, Fashion Marketing and Design, Media Production, Visual Communications
ng, Fashion Modeling, Graphic Design, Interior Design
Westwood College* (Atlanta Midtown , Atlanta Northlake ) - CAD - Architectural Drafting, Graphic Design and Multimedia, Animation, Interior Design, Visual Communications, Web Design

Illinois Schools
International Academy of Design and Technology* (Chicago , Schaumburg ) - Advertising Design, Fashion Design, Interior Design, Visual Communication: Multimedia and Web Design, Multimedia Production and Design: Interactive Media
Westwood College* (DuPage , Chicago Loop , O'Hare , River Oaks ) - Game Art and Design, CAD - Architectural Drafting, Graphic Design and Multimedia, Animation, Visual Communications, Interior Design, Game Software Development, Web Design and Multimedia

Michigan Schools
International Academy of Design and Technology (Detroit ) - Fashion Design, Interior Design, Visual Communications

Minnesota Schools
Brown College (Mendota Heights ) - Game Design and Development, Interior Design, Visual Communications, Digital Photography, Radio Broadcasting, Communication Studies, Television Production
Minnesota School of Business and Globe College* (Brooklyn Center , Oakdale , Plymouth , Richfield , Rochester , Shakopee , Waite Park ) - Advertising Design, Advertising Design, Digital Video & Media Production, Programming & Game Development
The Art Institutes International Minnesota (Minneapolis ) - Advertising, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Media Arts & Animation, Multimedia & Web Design, Photography, Visual Effects & Motion Graphics

Missouri Schools
Missouri College (St. Louis ) - Visual Communications

Nebraska
Vatterott College (Omaha ) - Commercial Art

Nevada Schools
International Academy of Design & Technology (Henderson ) - Fashion Design, Interior Design, Visual Communication

New Jersey Schools

New York Schools
Katharine Gibbs School* (Melville) - Graphic Design, Game and Web Design, Fashion Design & Merchandising, Visual Communications

Pennsylvania Schools
International Academy of Design and Technology (Pittsburgh ) - Visual Communication
Lehigh Valley College (Center Valley ) - Visual Communications

Rhode Island Schools

Tennessee Schools
International Academy of Design and Technology (Nashville ) - Fashion Design, Interior Design, Visual Communication

Texas Schools
American InterContinental University (Houston ) - Visual Communications: Digital Design

Utah Schools
Utah Career College (West Jordan ) - Advertising & Design

Washington Schools
International Academy of Design and Technology (Seattle ) - Fashion Design, Interior Design