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CIP 09.0903 · CLASSIFICATION 2020

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.

How to use this list

These institutions reported at least one first-major completion in this field in the connected reporting years ending 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020. This shows historical award activity, not a complete list of available programs or an assurance that a course is accepting applications.

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Sources: NCES CIP 2020 classification and C2023_A.zip, C2024_A.zip, C2025_A.zip, C2020_A.zip, C2021_A.zip, C2022_A.zip, C2024_A.zip.

Connected Advertising award observations

Each row describes one ending year and award level for CIP 09.0903. Institution counts overlap across levels and years. Award counts are historical first-major awards, not unique people, available places, programme quality or a graduation rate.

Year endingAward levelReporting institutionsPositive awards
2025Certificate 1–2 years113
2025Associate degree748
2025Bachelor degree774,132
2025Postbaccalaureate certificate211
2025Master degree12242
2025Doctorate — research18
2025Certificate under 12 weeks14
2025Certificate 12 weeks to under 1 year784
2024Certificate 1–2 years316
2024Associate degree646
2024Bachelor degree783,829
2024Postbaccalaureate certificate27
2024Master degree13242
2024Doctorate — research110
2024Certificate under 12 weeks13
2024Certificate 12 weeks to under 1 year965
2023Certificate 1–2 years218
2023Associate degree752
2023Bachelor degree803,792
2023Postbaccalaureate certificate14
2023Master degree14301
2023Doctorate — research110
2023Certificate 12 weeks to under 1 year1057
2022Certificate 1–2 years112
2022Associate degree529
2022Certificate 2–4 years441
2022Bachelor degree794,129
2022Postbaccalaureate certificate45
2022Master degree14250
2022Doctorate — research13
2022Certificate 12 weeks to under 1 year1683
2021Certificate 1–2 years311
2021Associate degree854
2021Certificate 2–4 years486
2021Bachelor degree834,337
2021Postbaccalaureate certificate47
2021Master degree14260
2021Doctorate — research14
2021Certificate 12 weeks to under 1 year1278
2020Certificate 1–2 years38
2020Associate degree738
2020Certificate 2–4 years497
2020Bachelor degree824,283
2020Postbaccalaureate certificate11
2020Master degree13223
2020Doctorate — research110
2020Certificate 12 weeks to under 1 year736

A year ending 2025 describes July 2024–June 2025. Do not add different years to estimate an entering class or current enrolment. Follow an institution's field link below to inspect the exact records.

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Research the exact programme behind this field

CIP 09.0903 is a reporting classification. The official definition above explains its scope, while a university may use a different programme title. Related fields in classification family 09 can involve different curricula and award levels.

On the current institution website, record the exact degree title, campus, entry route, teaching language, curriculum and cycle. Compare those details with the classification definition before assuming that two similarly named degrees cover the same subject. For regulated professions, check the relevant licensing or recognition body's current requirements separately.

A positive award observation establishes historical activity in this classification. It does not confirm a current application opening, professional recognition, a specific delivery format or career outcome.

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Institutions with reported graduates

133 institutions

Related fields

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