As one of the top advertising schools in the country, Miami Ad School was selected as School of the Year by the ADC (Art Directors Club). Students have the opportunity to study in one of mulitple locations throughout the world including the United States, Germany, Spain and Brazil. Degree programs in art direction, copywriting, digital graphic design, and digital photography and video assist in preparing the school's graduates for a lucrative career in advertising. The university also offers a master's degree program in art direction and copywriting. In addition, Miami Ad School offers a Quarter Away program, which allows students to spend a quarter at one of their campuses throughout the world.
The majority of students finish their degree program in approximately two years. Total tuition costs range from $35,000 for a degree program to $38,000 for the master's program. Financial aid options are available.
Miami Ad School
955 Alton Road
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
305-538-3193
www.miamiadschool.com
Consistently known as one of the top advertising schools in the nation, the Academy of Art University combines students' creativity with their skills training to produce the best advertising executives possible. The Academy of Art University offers a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree along with a Master of Fine Arts degree. Students benefit from the option of both online and in-person classes, allowing them to choose an educational path that suits their needs.
Tuition costs average $20,000 per year for the Bachelor of Fine Arts and $24,000 per year for the Master of Fine Arts. There are financial aid options available to assist students with costs.
Academy of Art University
79 New Montgomery Street
San Francisco, California 94105
415-274-2200
www.academyart.edu
For students looking for a degree program that will provide the opportunity to explore classes in other areas, the advertising program at the University of Florida is a perfect fit. Students will benefit from the university's nationally recognized instructors, along with the emphasis on teaching students how to be strategic in their ideas. The University of Florida fully prepares its graduates for a career in any field of advertising by requiring courses in many aspects of the field including graphic design, marketing, media planning and case analysis.
In-state students can expect to pay approximately $4000 per semester in tuition and fees while out-of-state students can expect costs of $18,000 per semester. The university offers financial aid.
University of Florida
201 Criser Hall
PO Box 114000
Gainesville, Florida 32611-4000
352-392-1365
www.admissions.ufl.edu