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.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 4 schools on the early-career earnings of their other communication journalism media graduates.
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Below are the schools whose other communication journalism media graduates go on to earn the most.
Leading the list is University Of Minnesota Duluth, our #1 for other communication journalism media graduate salaries in the The Plains States Region. University Of Minnesota Duluth is a public school located in the city of Duluth. Other Communication Journalism Media graduates of University Of Minnesota Duluth earn a median of about $46,420 a year early in their careers.
A rank of #2 makes University Of Minnesota Twin Cities one of the highest-paying schools for other communication journalism media. Set in the city of Minneapolis, University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a public institution. After graduating, other communication journalism media degree recipients from University Of Minnesota Twin Cities typically earn about $43,969 annually.
University Of Nebraska At Omaha produces some of the highest-paid graduates in other communication journalism media, landing the #3 spot this year. University Of Nebraska At Omaha is a public school located in the city of Omaha. After graduating, other communication journalism media degree recipients from University Of Nebraska At Omaha typically earn about $39,400 annually.
Students chasing top earnings in other communication journalism media will find them at Benedictine College, which ranked #4. 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.
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 · 4 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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