by our College Data Analytics Team
[Communication Sciences](/majors/health-care-professions/communication-sciences/) graduates earn very different salaries depending on where they study. The schools below stand out for the salaries their communication sciences graduates go on to command.
For its 2026 highest-paid-graduates ranking, College Factual looked at 100 schools to find where communication sciences graduates earn the most.
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San Jose State University earned the #1 spot for highest-paid communication sciences graduates in the United States. Located in the city of San Jose, San Jose State University is a public institution. After graduating, communication sciences degree recipients from San Jose State University typically earn about $81,021 annually.
George Washington University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying communication sciences schools. George Washington University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Washington. Communication Sciences graduates of George Washington University earn a median of about $78,068 a year early in their careers.
Strong graduate earnings at Biola University earned it the #3 place for communication sciences. Set in the suburb of La Mirada, Biola University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the communication sciences program here go on to a median salary of roughly $76,744.
A rank of #4 makes Iona College one of the highest-paying schools for communication sciences. Set in the suburb of New Rochelle, Iona College is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, communication sciences degree recipients from Iona College typically earn about $76,209 annually.
New York University produces some of the highest-paid graduates in communication sciences, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the city of New York, New York University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career communication sciences graduates from New York University make a median of around $76,076 per year.
Syracuse University ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying communication sciences schools. Located in the city of Syracuse, Syracuse University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, communication sciences degree recipients from Syracuse University typically earn about $75,693 annually.
University Of The Pacific ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying communication sciences schools. Set in the city of Stockton, University Of The Pacific is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, communication sciences degree recipients from University Of The Pacific typically earn about $75,549 annually.
Mercy College placed #8 among the highest-paying schools for communication sciences. Set in the suburb of Dobbs Ferry, Mercy College is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career communication sciences graduates from Mercy College make a median of around $74,167 per year.
Boston University earned the #9 position for communication sciences graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Boston, Boston University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the communication sciences program here go on to a median salary of roughly $71,937.
Loma Linda University ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying communication sciences schools. Loma Linda University is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Loma Linda. After graduating, communication sciences degree recipients from Loma Linda University typically earn about $71,873 annually.
Molloy College ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying communication sciences schools. Molloy College is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Rockville Centre. Students who complete the communication sciences program here go on to a median salary of roughly $70,376.
University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus came in at #12 for communication sciences graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Pittsburgh, University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is a public institution. Early-career communication sciences graduates from University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus make a median of around $70,346 per year.
West Virginia University came in at #13 for communication sciences graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Morgantown, West Virginia University is a public institution. After graduating, communication sciences degree recipients from West Virginia University typically earn about $70,136 annually.
Loyola University Baltimore came in at #14 for communication sciences graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Baltimore, Loyola University Baltimore is a private not-for-profit institution. Communication Sciences graduates of Loyola University Baltimore earn a median of about $69,502 a year early in their careers.
Northeastern University landed the #15 spot for communication sciences salaries this year. Set in the city of Boston, Northeastern University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career communication sciences graduates from Northeastern University make a median of around $68,827 per year.
Northern Michigan University landed the #16 spot for communication sciences salaries this year. Located in the town of Marquette, Northern Michigan University is a public institution. Communication Sciences graduates of Northern Michigan University earn a median of about $68,487 a year early in their careers.
Adelphi University earned the #17 position for communication sciences graduate earnings this year. Set in the suburb of Garden City, Adelphi University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, communication sciences degree recipients from Adelphi University typically earn about $68,061 annually.
Saint Marys College earned the #18 position for communication sciences graduate earnings this year. Saint Marys College is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Notre Dame. Early-career communication sciences graduates from Saint Marys College make a median of around $67,979 per year.
Suny College At Cortland landed the #19 spot for communication sciences salaries this year. Suny College At Cortland is a public school located in the town of Cortland. Students who complete the communication sciences program here go on to a median salary of roughly $67,773.
University Of Vermont earned the #20 position for communication sciences graduate earnings this year. University Of Vermont is a public school located in the city of Burlington. Students who complete the communication sciences program here go on to a median salary of roughly $67,340.
Saint Louis University Main Campus landed the #21 spot for communication sciences salaries this year. Set in the city of Saint Louis, Saint Louis University Main Campus is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the communication sciences program here go on to a median salary of roughly $67,195.
University Of Utah ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying communication sciences schools. University Of Utah is a public school located in the city of Salt Lake City. Early-career communication sciences graduates from University Of Utah make a median of around $66,963 per year.
Andrews University earned the #23 position for communication sciences graduate earnings this year. Set in the town of Berrien Springs, Andrews University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, communication sciences degree recipients from Andrews University typically earn about $66,946 annually.
Texas State University San Marcos ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying communication sciences schools. Texas State University San Marcos is a public school located in the city of San Marcos. Communication Sciences graduates of Texas State University San Marcos earn a median of about $66,703 a year early in their careers.
Ithaca College earned the #25 position for communication sciences graduate earnings this year. Located in the suburb of Ithaca, Ithaca College is a private not-for-profit institution. Communication Sciences graduates of Ithaca College earn a median of about $66,547 a year early in their careers.
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s highest-paid communication sciences ranking:
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This list is compiled by College Factual, 2026 edition. Schools are ranked on the median early-career earnings of their communication sciences graduates, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 100 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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