Careers
What can you do with a USF advertising degree?
Our students intern at top agencies in the Bay Area and beyond, including Ogilvy, BBDO, Saatchi & Saatchi, AKQA, and Mekanism. Our alumni have landed jobs at Wieden + Kennedy (Portland), 72andSunny (New York), Goodby Silverstein & Partners (San Francisco), Google (Silicon Valley), Marvel Entertainment, and Hello Design (LA), just to name a few.
Positions Our Graduates Hold
Because our curriculum is developed in consultation with industry leaders from around the world, a USF degree prepares you for a range of positions — not just in advertising agencies, but in any marketing communications role.
A partial list:
- Account Executive
- Account Manager
- Account Director
- Brand Manager
- Copywriter
- Graphic Designer
- Creative Director
- Media Planner
- Media Buyer
- Marketing Coordinator
- Brand Strategist
- Brand Planner
- Product Manager
- Market Researcher
- Social Media Strategist
- Content Manager and Strategist
- CRM Specialist
- Consumer Experience Designer
- Digital Entrepreneur
Marta Arcones Franco ‘23
Studying advertising in the vibrant city of San Francisco offered an immersive experience beyond traditional academics. The program wasn't just about textbooks; it was a transformational journey where the faculty didn't just teach advertising but shaped me into a well-rounded, ethically conscious individual."
Marta Arcones Franco ‘23
The Boba Businesswoman
Galina Lang runs a startup that makes reusable bottles for lovers of boba, the sweet beverage also known as bubble tea.