by our College Data Analytics Team
[Other Communication Journalism Media](/majors/communication-journalism-media/other-communication-journalism-media/) programs reward a close look at where graduates go on to earn the most. A top-earning program sends graduates into careers with strong starting pay.
For its 2026 highest-paid-graduates ranking, College Factual looked at 13 schools to find where other communication journalism media graduates earn the most.
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If you want to know which schools send other communication journalism media graduates into the highest-paying careers, see the list below.
Leading the list is Immaculata University, our #1 for other communication journalism media graduate salaries in the United States. Immaculata University is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Immaculata. Other Communication Journalism Media graduates of Immaculata University earn a median of about $67,375 a year early in their careers.
Ohio State University Main Campus came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying other communication journalism media schools. Ohio State University Main Campus is a public school located in the city of Columbus. After graduating, other communication journalism media degree recipients from Ohio State University Main Campus typically earn about $54,611 annually.
Strong graduate earnings at University Of Minnesota Duluth earned it the #3 place for other communication journalism media. University Of Minnesota Duluth is a public school located in the city of Duluth. After graduating, other communication journalism media degree recipients from University Of Minnesota Duluth typically earn about $46,420 annually.
A rank of #4 makes University Of Minnesota Twin Cities one of the highest-paying schools for other communication journalism media. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a public school located in the city of Minneapolis. Early-career other communication journalism media graduates from University Of Minnesota Twin Cities make a median of around $43,969 per year.
Students chasing top earnings in other communication journalism media will find them at Berry College, which ranked #5. Located in the suburb of Mount Berry, Berry College is a private not-for-profit institution. Other Communication Journalism Media graduates of Berry College earn a median of about $51,555 a year early in their careers.
Quincy University ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying other communication journalism media schools. Quincy University is a private not-for-profit school located in the town of Quincy. After graduating, other communication journalism media degree recipients from Quincy University typically earn about $41,334 annually.
University Of Nebraska At Omaha landed the #7 spot for other communication journalism media salaries this year. Located in the city of Omaha, University Of Nebraska At Omaha is a public institution. After graduating, other communication journalism media degree recipients from University Of Nebraska At Omaha typically earn about $39,400 annually.
Keystone College ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying other communication journalism media schools. Located in the suburb of La Plume, Keystone College is a private not-for-profit institution. Other Communication Journalism Media graduates of Keystone College earn a median of about $37,764 a year early in their careers.
Middle Georgia State University ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying other communication journalism media schools. Middle Georgia State University is a public school located in the city of Macon. Early-career other communication journalism media graduates from Middle Georgia State University make a median of around $50,718 per year.
Tennessee Technological University placed #10 among the highest-paying schools for other communication journalism media. Set in the town of Cookeville, Tennessee Technological University is a public institution. Students who complete the other communication journalism media program here go on to a median salary of roughly $48,176.
Malone University ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying other communication journalism media schools. Set in the city of Canton, Malone University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the other communication journalism media program here go on to a median salary of roughly $46,455.
Benedictine College ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying other communication journalism media schools. Located in the town of Atchison, Benedictine College is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the other communication journalism media program here go on to a median salary of roughly $30,238.
Howard University placed #13 among the highest-paying schools for other communication journalism media. Set in the city of Washington, Howard University is a private not-for-profit institution. Other Communication Journalism Media graduates of Howard University earn a median of about $25,878 a year early in their careers.
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This ranking is produced by College Factual, 2026 edition. The methodology measures the salaries other communication journalism media graduates go on to earn early in their careers, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 13 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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