by our College Data Analytics Team
[Other Communication Journalism Media](/majors/communication-journalism-media/other-communication-journalism-media/) graduates earn very different salaries depending on where they study. A top-earning program sends graduates into careers with strong starting pay.
For its 2026 highest-paid-graduates ranking, College Factual looked at 5 schools to find where other communication journalism media graduates earn the most.
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Below are the schools whose other communication journalism media graduates go on to earn the most.
University Of Denver earned the #1 spot for highest-paid other communication journalism media graduates in the United States. University Of Denver is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Denver. Other Communication Journalism Media graduates of University Of Denver earn a median of about $73,941 a year early in their careers.
New York University produces some of the highest-paid graduates in other communication journalism media, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of New York, New York University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, other communication journalism media degree recipients from New York University typically earn about $88,458 annually.
Gonzaga University produces some of the highest-paid graduates in other communication journalism media, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the city of Spokane, Gonzaga University is a private not-for-profit institution. Other Communication Journalism Media graduates of Gonzaga University earn a median of about $90,272 a year early in their careers.
Bowie State University produces some of the highest-paid graduates in other communication journalism media, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the suburb of Bowie, Bowie State University is a public institution. Other Communication Journalism Media graduates of Bowie State University earn a median of about $52,873 a year early in their careers.
A rank of #5 makes Fordham University one of the highest-paying schools for other communication journalism media. Fordham University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Bronx. Early-career other communication journalism media graduates from Fordham University make a median of around $50,367 per year.
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The ranking above is published by College Factual, 2026 edition. Schools are ranked on the median early-career earnings of their other communication journalism media graduates, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 5 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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