Business/Corporate Communications degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.
For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 21 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for business/corporate communications students pursuing a degree.
Choosing a Great Business/Corporate Communications School
The business/corporate communications program you select can have a big impact on your future. To help, we created our Best Business/Corporate Communications Schools rankings. For our Best Overall Business/Corporate Communications School ranking, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
Business/Corporate Communications Rankings by Degree Level
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we have developed a number of rankings, including this Best Business/Corporate Communications Schools list, to help you choose. Want schools in a particular part of the country? Narrow the list by region or state.
To further help you make the college decision, we have developed a unique tool called College Combat that lets you compare schools on the factors that matter most to you.
Best Schools for Business/Corporate Communications in the United States
If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the business/corporate communications degrees they offer, see the list below.
Purdue University Main Campus tops our 2027 ranking of the best business/corporate communications schools. Located in the city of West Lafayette, Purdue University Main Campus is a very large public university. Purdue University Main Campus graduates 83% of students within six years. There were roughly 41 business/corporate communications students who graduated with this degree at Purdue University Main Campus in the most recent data year. Graduates of the business/corporate communications program make about $63,111 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $19,844 to complete this degree.
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Harvard University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in business/corporate communications, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the city of Cambridge, Harvard University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 98% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 48 business/corporate communications degrees were awarded at Harvard University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, business/corporate communications degree recipients from Harvard University generally make around $95,207. Typical student debt for the program is $16,616.
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Chapman University came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best business/corporate communications schools. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Orange. Roughly 82% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 83 business/corporate communications students who graduated with this degree at Chapman University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, business/corporate communications degree recipients from Chapman University generally make around $39,901. Students borrow a median of $18,500 to complete this degree.
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Bentley University came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best business/corporate communications schools. Set in the city of Waltham, Bentley University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 87% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 25 business/corporate communications students who graduated with this degree at Bentley University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, business/corporate communications degree recipients from Bentley University generally make around $57,141. Typical student debt for the program is $25,000.
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A rank of #5 makes University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire one of the top schools for business/corporate communications. Set in the city of Eau Claire, University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire is a large public institution. Roughly 65% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire awarded about 35 business/corporate communications degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the business/corporate communications program make about $49,911 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $22,574 to complete this degree.
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University Of Colorado Boulder ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best business/corporate communications schools. Set in the city of Boulder, University Of Colorado Boulder is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 74%. About 14 business/corporate communications degrees were awarded at University Of Colorado Boulder in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, business/corporate communications degree recipients from University Of Colorado Boulder generally make around $55,861. University Of Colorado Boulder graduates carry a median of $20,373 in student loans.
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Marquette University earned the #7 position for business/corporate communications this year. Marquette University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Milwaukee. About 83% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 41 business/corporate communications students who graduated with this degree at Marquette University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the business/corporate communications program make about $39,816 in their early career. Marquette University graduates carry a median of $24,187 in student loans.
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Cuny Bernard M Baruch College earned the #8 position for business/corporate communications this year. Cuny Bernard M Baruch College is a very large public school located in the city of New York. The six-year graduation rate is 72%. Cuny Bernard M Baruch College awarded about 212 business/corporate communications degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the business/corporate communications program make about $47,880 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $12,125.
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Portland State University landed the #9 spot for business/corporate communications this year. Set in the city of Portland, Portland State University is a very large public institution. About 53% of students finish within six years. About 21 business/corporate communications degrees were awarded at Portland State University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, business/corporate communications degree recipients from Portland State University generally make around $47,717. Portland State University graduates carry a median of $26,475 in student loans.
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Central Michigan University landed the #10 spot for business/corporate communications this year. Set in the town of Mount Pleasant, Central Michigan University is a large public institution. Roughly 59% of students complete a degree within six years here. Central Michigan University awarded about 37 business/corporate communications degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the business/corporate communications program make about $50,688 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,857.
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Aquinas College Michigan placed #11 among the best business/corporate communications schools. Aquinas College Michigan is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Grand Rapids. About 65% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 10 business/corporate communications students who graduated with this degree at Aquinas College Michigan in the most recent data year. Business/corporate Communications graduates of Aquinas College Michigan earn a median of $49,378 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $23,250 to complete this degree.
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Lycoming College came in at #12 for business/corporate communications this year. Set in the city of Williamsport, Lycoming College is a small private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 60%. Lycoming College awarded about 14 business/corporate communications degrees in the most recent data year. Business/corporate Communications graduates of Lycoming College earn a median of $34,280 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $26,973.
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Roosevelt University earned the #13 position for business/corporate communications this year. Located in the city of Chicago, Roosevelt University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. About 46% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 17 business/corporate communications students who graduated with this degree at Roosevelt University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their business/corporate communications degree from Roosevelt University earn around $40,005 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $19,500 to complete this degree.
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North Dakota State University Main Campus came in at #14 for business/corporate communications this year. This large public university is located in the city of Fargo. The six-year graduation rate is 64%. About 15 business/corporate communications degrees were awarded at North Dakota State University Main Campus in the most recent year. Business/corporate Communications graduates of North Dakota State University Main Campus earn a median of $36,513 early in their careers. North Dakota State University Main Campus graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans.
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National University placed #15 among the best business/corporate communications schools. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of San Diego. National University graduates 50% of students within six years. About 19 business/corporate communications degrees were awarded at National University in the most recent year. Students who receive their business/corporate communications degree from National University earn around $38,696 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $30,426 to complete this degree.
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Stevenson University ranked #16 on our 2027 list of the best business/corporate communications schools. Stevenson University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Owings Mills. About 68% of students finish within six years. About 22 business/corporate communications degrees were awarded at Stevenson University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, business/corporate communications degree recipients from Stevenson University generally make around $41,000. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000.
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Wilmington University landed the #17 spot for business/corporate communications this year. Set in the suburb of New Castle, Wilmington University is a large private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 22%. About 15 business/corporate communications degrees were awarded at Wilmington University in the most recent year. Graduates of the business/corporate communications program make about $57,142 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,054.
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Loyola University New Orleans placed #18 among the best business/corporate communications schools. Set in the city of New Orleans, Loyola University New Orleans is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 59%. About 13 business/corporate communications degrees were awarded at Loyola University New Orleans in the most recent year. Students who receive their business/corporate communications degree from Loyola University New Orleans earn around $48,040 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,606.
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Pennsylvania State University Penn State Abington landed the #19 spot for business/corporate communications this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the suburb of Abington. Roughly 20% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 25 business/corporate communications students who graduated with this degree at Pennsylvania State University Penn State Abington in the most recent data year. Students who receive their business/corporate communications degree from Pennsylvania State University Penn State Abington earn around $32,445 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,000.
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Middle Georgia State University landed the #20 spot for business/corporate communications this year. Set in the city of Macon, Middle Georgia State University is a large public institution. Middle Georgia State University graduates 24% of students within six years. About 12 business/corporate communications degrees were awarded at Middle Georgia State University in the most recent year. Business/corporate Communications graduates of Middle Georgia State University earn a median of $48,207 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $26,976 to complete this degree.
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York County Community College placed #21 among the best business/corporate communications schools. This mid-sized public university is located in the suburb of Wells. York County Community College awarded about 12 business/corporate communications degrees in the most recent data year. Business/corporate Communications graduates of York County Community College earn a median of $35,803 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $12,757 to complete this degree.
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This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 21 schools evaluated.
The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
