by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 2 U.S. colleges awarded 14 degrees and certificates in Business/Corporate Communications (Other). Graduates earn a median $38,572 one year after completing, rising to $61,843 after four years.
A major in Business/Corporate Communications (Other) covers Any Program In Business Or Corporate Communications Not Included Above.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings. Data as of: July 2026.
In the U.S., business/corporate communications (other) is a popular field of study, with 14 degrees awarded annually. 2 colleges award business/corporate communications (other) degrees, an average of 7 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 11.
All 14 of the awards are master’s degrees, the only level colleges reported.
Women earned 64% of business/corporate communications (other) degrees and certificates in the latest year (9 of 14). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (8) and Hispanic or Latino (3), and international students earned 1.
O*NET rates Writing the most important skill for jobs related to business/corporate communications (other), at 4.3 out of 5. The key knowledge areas are English Language, Communications and Media and Computers and Electronics. The most important abilities are Written Expression, Oral Comprehension and Oral Expression.
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How long a business/corporate communications (other) degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 14 |
Master’s degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to business/corporate communications (other), at 36.1%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Master’s degree | 36.1% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 25.7% |
| Doctoral degree | 13.6% |
| Some college courses | 7.6% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 7.6% |
| Post-doctoral training | 4.8% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 1.2% |
| Less than a high school diploma | 1.0% |
| First professional degree | 0.7% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 0.7% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 0.5% |
| Post-master’s certificate | 0.5% |
Source: O*NET Online.
8 occupations are related to Business/Corporate Communications (Other), with an average median salary of $88,311; the strongest outlook belongs to Business Teachers, Postsecondary, at 10.6% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Associate Professor, College Faculty Member, Lecturer and University Faculty Member.
The occupation related to business/corporate communications (other) with the most projected jobs is Communications Teachers, Postsecondary, at 919,494.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | 919,494 | -1.5% |
| Technical Writers | 396,969 | 6.9% |
| Public Relations Managers | 337,124 | 7.0% |
| Public Relations Specialists | 288,926 | -3.5% |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | 181,317 | 10.6% |
| Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers | 175,767 | 9.1% |
| Writers and Authors | 155,629 | -4.3% |
| Editors | 11,763 | 3.2% |
Business/Corporate Communications (Other) graduates earn a median $38,572 one year after completing their program, $61,843 after four years and $60,918 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $38,572 |
| 4 years | $61,843 |
| 5 years | $60,918 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The highest-paying occupation related to business/corporate communications (other) is Public Relations Managers, with a median salary of $139,736.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Public Relations Managers | $139,736 |
| Public Relations Specialists | $103,749 |
| Editors | $100,346 |
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | $96,169 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $80,576 |
| Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers | $70,619 |
| Writers and Authors | $63,195 |
| Technical Writers | $52,099 |
Business/Corporate Communications (Other) has 2 similar majors in the Business, Management & Marketing field, which together award 865 degrees a year; the largest are Business/Corporate Communications, General (860) and Grantsmanship (5). Browse all Business, Management & Marketing majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business/Corporate Communications, General | 860 |
| Grantsmanship | 5 |
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