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 schools below stand out for the salaries their communication sciences graduates go on to command.
College Factual analyzed 12 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the highest-paying communication sciences schools.
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Boston University earned the #1 spot for highest-paid communication sciences graduates in the New England Region. Located in the city of Boston, Boston University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, communication sciences degree recipients from Boston University typically earn about $71,937 annually.
Strong graduate earnings at Northeastern University earned it the #2 place for communication sciences. 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.
University Of Vermont produces some of the highest-paid graduates in communication sciences, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the city of Burlington, University Of Vermont is a public institution. Students who complete the communication sciences program here go on to a median salary of roughly $67,340.
Strong graduate earnings at University Of New Hampshire Main Campus earned it the #4 place for communication sciences. Located in the town of Durham, University Of New Hampshire Main Campus is a public institution. Students who complete the communication sciences program here go on to a median salary of roughly $63,317.
Strong graduate earnings at Worcester State University earned it the #5 place for communication sciences. Set in the city of Worcester, Worcester State University is a public institution. Early-career communication sciences graduates from Worcester State University make a median of around $61,578 per year.
University Of Rhode Island landed the #6 spot for communication sciences salaries this year. Set in the suburb of Kingston, University Of Rhode Island is a public institution. Students who complete the communication sciences program here go on to a median salary of roughly $60,535.
University Of Massachusetts Amherst landed the #7 spot for communication sciences salaries this year. Set in the city of Amherst, University Of Massachusetts Amherst is a public institution. Communication Sciences graduates of University Of Massachusetts Amherst earn a median of about $59,695 a year early in their careers.
Southern Connecticut State University ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying communication sciences schools. Southern Connecticut State University is a public school located in the city of New Haven. Communication Sciences graduates of Southern Connecticut State University earn a median of about $67,435 a year early in their careers.
College Of Our Lady Of The Elms earned the #9 position for communication sciences graduate earnings this year. Located in the suburb of Chicopee, College Of Our Lady Of The Elms is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career communication sciences graduates from College Of Our Lady Of The Elms make a median of around $54,871 per year.
University Of Maine earned the #10 position for communication sciences graduate earnings this year. Located in the suburb of Orono, University Of Maine is a public institution. Communication Sciences graduates of University Of Maine earn a median of about $51,173 a year early in their careers.
Bridgewater State University ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying communication sciences schools. Set in the suburb of Bridgewater, Bridgewater State University is a public institution. Communication Sciences graduates of Bridgewater State University earn a median of about $27,901 a year early in their careers.
University Of Connecticut earned the #12 position for communication sciences graduate earnings this year. Located in the town of Storrs, University Of Connecticut is a public institution. Early-career communication sciences graduates from University Of Connecticut make a median of around $22,345 per year.
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 · 12 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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