by our College Data Analytics Team
[Communication Sciences](/majors/health-care-professions/communication-sciences/) 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.
College Factual analyzed 9 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the highest-paying communication sciences schools.
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Below are the schools whose communication sciences graduates go on to earn the most.
For graduate earnings in communication sciences, no school beat Bowling Green State University Main Campus this year. Located in the town of Bowling Green, Bowling Green State University Main Campus is a public institution. After graduating, communication sciences degree recipients from Bowling Green State University Main Campus typically earn about $65,105 annually.
A rank of #2 makes Miami University Oxford one of the highest-paying schools for communication sciences. Set in the town of Oxford, Miami University Oxford is a public institution. Early-career communication sciences graduates from Miami University Oxford make a median of around $62,522 per year.
Students chasing top earnings in communication sciences will find them at Ohio University Main Campus, which ranked #3. Ohio University Main Campus is a public school located in the town of Athens. After graduating, communication sciences degree recipients from Ohio University Main Campus typically earn about $53,958 annually.
Ohio State University Main Campus produces some of the highest-paid graduates in communication sciences, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the city of Columbus, Ohio State University Main Campus is a public institution. Early-career communication sciences graduates from Ohio State University Main Campus make a median of around $56,637 per year.
A rank of #5 makes University Of Akron Main Campus one of the highest-paying schools for communication sciences. Located in the city of Akron, University Of Akron Main Campus is a public institution. After graduating, communication sciences degree recipients from University Of Akron Main Campus typically earn about $59,352 annually.
Kent State University At Kent landed the #6 spot for communication sciences salaries this year. Set in the suburb of Kent, Kent State University At Kent is a public institution. After graduating, communication sciences degree recipients from Kent State University At Kent typically earn about $57,828 annually.
Cleveland State University placed #7 among the highest-paying schools for communication sciences. Cleveland State University is a public school located in the city of Cleveland. After graduating, communication sciences degree recipients from Cleveland State University typically earn about $53,101 annually.
University Of Cincinnati Main Campus placed #8 among the highest-paying schools for communication sciences. Located in the city of Cincinnati, University Of Cincinnati Main Campus is a public institution. After graduating, communication sciences degree recipients from University Of Cincinnati Main Campus typically earn about $50,705 annually.
Baldwin Wallace College ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying communication sciences schools. Set in the suburb of Berea, Baldwin Wallace College is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the communication sciences program here go on to a median salary of roughly $49,173.
The ranking above is published 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 · 9 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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