by our College Data Analytics Team
[Business Corporate Communications](/majors/business-management-marketing-sales/business-corporate-communications/) programs reward a close look at where graduates go on to earn the most. The schools below stand out for the salaries their business corporate communications graduates go on to command.
For its 2026 highest-paid-graduates ranking, College Factual looked at 12 schools to find where business corporate communications graduates earn the most.
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Leading the list is Bentley University, our #1 for business corporate communications graduate salaries in the United States. Bentley University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Waltham. Early-career business corporate communications graduates from Bentley University make a median of around $87,208 per year.
A rank of #2 makes Cuny Bernard M Baruch College one of the highest-paying schools for business corporate communications. Located in the city of New York, Cuny Bernard M Baruch College is a public institution. Students who complete the business corporate communications program here go on to a median salary of roughly $67,675.
Chapman University produces some of the highest-paid graduates in business corporate communications, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the city of Orange, Chapman University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the business corporate communications program here go on to a median salary of roughly $78,721.
A rank of #4 makes National University one of the highest-paying schools for business corporate communications. Located in the city of San Diego, National University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career business corporate communications graduates from National University make a median of around $75,312 per year.
University Of Houston produces some of the highest-paid graduates in business corporate communications, landing the #5 spot this year. University Of Houston is a public school located in the city of Houston. Early-career business corporate communications graduates from University Of Houston make a median of around $64,149 per year.
Walsh University placed #6 among the highest-paying schools for business corporate communications. Walsh University is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of North Canton. Early-career business corporate communications graduates from Walsh University make a median of around $61,657 per year.
Aquinas College Michigan placed #7 among the highest-paying schools for business corporate communications. Aquinas College Michigan is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Grand Rapids. Business Corporate Communications graduates of Aquinas College Michigan earn a median of about $56,041 a year early in their careers.
Roosevelt University ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying business corporate communications schools. Set in the city of Chicago, Roosevelt University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, business corporate communications degree recipients from Roosevelt University typically earn about $58,040 annually.
Stevenson University placed #9 among the highest-paying schools for business corporate communications. Set in the suburb of Owings Mills, Stevenson University is a private not-for-profit institution. Business Corporate Communications graduates of Stevenson University earn a median of about $52,144 a year early in their careers.
North Dakota State University Main Campus came in at #10 for business corporate communications graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Fargo, North Dakota State University Main Campus is a public institution. Students who complete the business corporate communications program here go on to a median salary of roughly $55,166.
Marquette University ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying business corporate communications schools. Located in the city of Milwaukee, Marquette University is a private not-for-profit institution. Business Corporate Communications graduates of Marquette University earn a median of about $39,816 a year early in their careers.
Duquesne University ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying business corporate communications schools. Duquesne University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Pittsburgh. Students who complete the business corporate communications program here go on to a median salary of roughly $38,207.
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This ranking is produced by College Factual, 2026 edition. Schools are ranked on the median early-career earnings of their business corporate communications graduates, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 12 schools evaluated.
*Salary figures reflect median early-career earnings (about 5 years after graduation) and may vary by how long a person takes to complete their degree.
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