by our College Data Analytics Team
[Communication Sciences](/majors/health-care-professions/communication-sciences/) 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 4 schools to find where communication sciences graduates earn the most.
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Below are the schools whose communication sciences graduates go on to earn the most.
Gallaudet University earned the #1 spot for highest-paid communication sciences graduates in District of Columbia. Located in the city of Washington, Gallaudet University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career communication sciences graduates from Gallaudet University make a median of around $79,796 per year.
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. Early-career communication sciences graduates from George Washington University make a median of around $78,598 per year.
Howard University came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying communication sciences schools. Howard University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Washington. After graduating, communication sciences degree recipients from Howard University typically earn about $69,804 annually.
University Of The District Of Columbia came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying communication sciences schools. Set in the city of Washington, University Of The District Of Columbia is a public institution. After graduating, communication sciences degree recipients from University Of The District Of Columbia typically earn about $56,431 annually.
This ranking is produced 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 · 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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