by our College Data Analytics Team
[Communication Media Studies](/majors/communication-journalism-media/communication-media-studies/) programs reward a close look at where graduates go on to earn the most. The highest-paying schools turn a communication media studies degree into the strongest early-career earnings.
College Factual analyzed 26 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the highest-paying communication media studies schools.
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If you want to know which schools send communication media studies graduates into the highest-paying careers, see the list below.
Boston College tops our 2026 list of the highest-paying communication media studies schools in Massachusetts. Boston College is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chestnut Hill. After graduating, communication media studies degree recipients from Boston College typically earn about $81,317 annually.
Students chasing top earnings in communication media studies will find them at Northeastern University, which ranked #2. Set in the city of Boston, Northeastern University is a private not-for-profit institution. Communication Media Studies graduates of Northeastern University earn a median of about $77,774 a year early in their careers.
Strong graduate earnings at Assumption College earned it the #3 place for communication media studies. Assumption College is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Worcester. Communication Media Studies graduates of Assumption College earn a median of about $55,465 a year early in their careers.
Strong graduate earnings at Gordon College earned it the #4 place for communication media studies. Located in the rural area of Wenham, Gordon College is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career communication media studies graduates from Gordon College make a median of around $52,115 per year.
A rank of #5 makes University Of Massachusetts Amherst one of the highest-paying schools for communication media studies. Set in the city of Amherst, University Of Massachusetts Amherst is a public institution. Early-career communication media studies graduates from University Of Massachusetts Amherst make a median of around $74,087 per year.
Emerson College placed #6 among the highest-paying schools for communication media studies. Set in the city of Boston, Emerson College is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the communication media studies program here go on to a median salary of roughly $65,234.
Stonehill College came in at #7 for communication media studies graduate earnings this year. Set in the suburb of Easton, Stonehill College is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career communication media studies graduates from Stonehill College make a median of around $64,525 per year.
Northeastern University Global Network placed #8 among the highest-paying schools for communication media studies. Set in the city of Boston, Northeastern University Global Network is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, communication media studies degree recipients from Northeastern University Global Network typically earn about $78,181 annually.
Endicott College placed #9 among the highest-paying schools for communication media studies. Endicott College is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Beverly. Communication Media Studies graduates of Endicott College earn a median of about $65,929 a year early in their careers.
University Of Massachusetts Boston placed #10 among the highest-paying schools for communication media studies. University Of Massachusetts Boston is a public school located in the city of Boston. Early-career communication media studies graduates from University Of Massachusetts Boston make a median of around $56,110 per year.
Simmons College placed #11 among the highest-paying schools for communication media studies. Located in the city of Boston, Simmons College is a private not-for-profit institution. Communication Media Studies graduates of Simmons College earn a median of about $56,409 a year early in their careers.
Emmanuel College Massachusetts placed #12 among the highest-paying schools for communication media studies. Located in the city of Boston, Emmanuel College Massachusetts is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, communication media studies degree recipients from Emmanuel College Massachusetts typically earn about $61,724 annually.
Boston University came in at #13 for communication media studies graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Boston, Boston University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, communication media studies degree recipients from Boston University typically earn about $84,361 annually.
Bristol Community College placed #14 among the highest-paying schools for communication media studies. Set in the suburb of Fall River, Bristol Community College is a public institution. Students who complete the communication media studies program here go on to a median salary of roughly $43,827.
Regis College came in at #15 for communication media studies graduate earnings this year. Set in the suburb of Weston, Regis College is a private not-for-profit institution. Communication Media Studies graduates of Regis College earn a median of about $58,260 a year early in their careers.
Lasell College earned the #16 position for communication media studies graduate earnings this year. Lasell College is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Newton. Students who complete the communication media studies program here go on to a median salary of roughly $61,833.
Merrimack College landed the #17 spot for communication media studies salaries this year. Set in the suburb of North Andover, Merrimack College is a private not-for-profit institution. Communication Media Studies graduates of Merrimack College earn a median of about $61,206 a year early in their careers.
Salem State University came in at #18 for communication media studies graduate earnings this year. Set in the suburb of Salem, Salem State University is a public institution. Early-career communication media studies graduates from Salem State University make a median of around $53,766 per year.
Worcester State University came in at #19 for communication media studies graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Worcester, Worcester State University is a public institution. Communication Media Studies graduates of Worcester State University earn a median of about $53,556 a year early in their careers.
Bridgewater State University ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying communication media studies schools. Bridgewater State University is a public school located in the suburb of Bridgewater. After graduating, communication media studies degree recipients from Bridgewater State University typically earn about $50,312 annually.
Westfield State University landed the #21 spot for communication media studies salaries this year. Set in the suburb of Westfield, Westfield State University is a public institution. After graduating, communication media studies degree recipients from Westfield State University typically earn about $49,901 annually.
Fisher College landed the #22 spot for communication media studies salaries this year. Located in the city of Boston, Fisher College is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, communication media studies degree recipients from Fisher College typically earn about $35,821 annually.
Fitchburg State University earned the #23 position for communication media studies graduate earnings this year. Located in the suburb of Fitchburg, Fitchburg State University is a public institution. Students who complete the communication media studies program here go on to a median salary of roughly $47,027.
Curry College earned the #24 position for communication media studies graduate earnings this year. Located in the suburb of Milton, Curry College is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, communication media studies degree recipients from Curry College typically earn about $51,713 annually.
Clark University came in at #25 for communication media studies graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Worcester, Clark University is a private not-for-profit institution. Communication Media Studies graduates of Clark University earn a median of about $42,329 a year early in their careers.
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s highest-paid communication media studies ranking:
This list is compiled by College Factual, 2026 edition. Schools are ranked on the median early-career earnings of their communication media studies graduates, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 26 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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