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. The highest-paying schools turn a communication sciences degree into the strongest early-career earnings.
For its 2026 highest-paid-graduates ranking, College Factual looked at 29 schools to find where communication sciences graduates earn the most.
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If you want to know which schools send communication sciences graduates into the highest-paying careers, see the list below.
Leading the list is George Washington University, our #1 for communication sciences graduate salaries in the Middle Atlantic Region. Located in the city of Washington, George Washington University is a private not-for-profit institution. Communication Sciences graduates of George Washington University earn a median of about $78,068 a year early in their careers.
A rank of #2 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.
Students chasing top earnings in communication sciences will find them at New York University, which ranked #3. New York University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York. Early-career communication sciences graduates from New York University make a median of around $76,076 per year.
Syracuse University produces some of the highest-paid graduates in communication sciences, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the city of Syracuse, Syracuse University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the communication sciences program here go on to a median salary of roughly $75,693.
Students chasing top earnings in communication sciences will find them at Mercy College, which ranked #5. Set in the suburb of Dobbs Ferry, Mercy College is a private not-for-profit institution. Communication Sciences graduates of Mercy College earn a median of about $74,167 a year early in their careers.
Molloy College earned the #6 position for communication sciences graduate earnings this year. Located in the suburb of Rockville Centre, Molloy College is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, communication sciences degree recipients from Molloy College typically earn about $70,376 annually.
University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus came in at #7 for communication sciences graduate earnings this year. University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is a public school located in the city of Pittsburgh. Early-career communication sciences graduates from University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus make a median of around $70,346 per year.
Loyola University Baltimore placed #8 among the highest-paying schools for communication sciences. Located in the city of Baltimore, Loyola University Baltimore is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, communication sciences degree recipients from Loyola University Baltimore typically earn about $69,502 annually.
Adelphi University landed the #9 spot for communication sciences salaries this year. Located in the suburb of Garden City, Adelphi University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the communication sciences program here go on to a median salary of roughly $68,061.
Suny College At Cortland came in at #10 for communication sciences graduate earnings 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.
Ithaca College earned the #11 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.
Long Island University C W Post Campus landed the #12 spot for communication sciences salaries this year. Set in the suburb of Brookville, Long Island University C W Post Campus is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career communication sciences graduates from Long Island University C W Post Campus make a median of around $65,460 per year.
West Chester University Of Pennsylvania ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying communication sciences schools. Located in the suburb of West Chester, West Chester University Of Pennsylvania is a public institution. After graduating, communication sciences degree recipients from West Chester University Of Pennsylvania typically earn about $63,667 annually.
Duquesne University earned the #14 position for communication sciences graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Pittsburgh, Duquesne University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career communication sciences graduates from Duquesne University make a median of around $63,333 per year.
Nazareth College ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying communication sciences schools. Located in the suburb of Rochester, Nazareth College is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, communication sciences degree recipients from Nazareth College typically earn about $59,794 annually.
Suny At Fredonia ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying communication sciences schools. Set in the town of Fredonia, Suny At Fredonia is a public institution. After graduating, communication sciences degree recipients from Suny At Fredonia typically earn about $53,868 annually.
Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus placed #17 among the highest-paying schools for communication sciences. Set in the town of Indiana, Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus is a public institution. Early-career communication sciences graduates from Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus make a median of around $51,701 per year.
Cuny Lehman College ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying communication sciences schools. Located in the city of Bronx, Cuny Lehman College is a public institution. Students who complete the communication sciences program here go on to a median salary of roughly $67,388.
Cuny Brooklyn College ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying communication sciences schools. Cuny Brooklyn College is a public school located in the city of Brooklyn. Early-career communication sciences graduates from Cuny Brooklyn College make a median of around $76,413 per year.
University Of Maryland College Park placed #20 among the highest-paying schools for communication sciences. Located in the suburb of College Park, University Of Maryland College Park is a public institution. Communication Sciences graduates of University Of Maryland College Park earn a median of about $68,693 a year early in their careers.
University At Buffalo earned the #21 position for communication sciences graduate earnings this year. Located in the suburb of Buffalo, University At Buffalo is a public institution. After graduating, communication sciences degree recipients from University At Buffalo typically earn about $70,928 annually.
Cuny Queens College earned the #22 position for communication sciences graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Queens, Cuny Queens College is a public institution. Early-career communication sciences graduates from Cuny Queens College make a median of around $71,831 per year.
State University Of New York At New Paltz ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying communication sciences schools. Located in the town of New Paltz, State University Of New York At New Paltz is a public institution. Students who complete the communication sciences program here go on to a median salary of roughly $64,699.
Towson University landed the #24 spot for communication sciences salaries this year. Towson University is a public school located in the city of Towson. Students who complete the communication sciences program here go on to a median salary of roughly $66,236.
St Johns University New York came in at #25 for communication sciences graduate earnings this year. St Johns University New York is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Queens. Early-career communication sciences graduates from St Johns University New York make a median of around $72,368 per year.
These schools also send communication sciences graduates into strong-paying careers this year:
The ranking above is published by College Factual, 2026 edition. The methodology measures the salaries communication sciences 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 · 29 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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