Ever hear a catchy slogan for a product you use every day and think “hey, I could have written that!” Or have you ever seen a commercial and thought you could have done a better job marketing the product?

No matter how talented you are at selling a product, a college degree is expected in the professional world of advertising. There are many schools and colleges that offer various levels of degrees in advertising and design. Some offer associate degrees, which can be completed in two years. Others offer bachelor’s degrees, which take four years.