by our College Data Analytics Team
[Communication Sciences](/majors/health-care-professions/communication-sciences/) is a field where your choice of school can shape what you earn after graduation. A top-earning program sends graduates into careers with strong starting pay.
College Factual analyzed 4 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the highest-paying communication sciences schools.
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If you want to know which schools send communication sciences graduates into the highest-paying careers, see the list below.
For graduate earnings in communication sciences, no school beat University Of Utah this year. Located in the city of Salt Lake City, University Of Utah is a public institution. After graduating, communication sciences degree recipients from University Of Utah typically earn about $57,498 annually.
Utah State University produces some of the highest-paid graduates in communication sciences, landing the #2 spot this year. Utah State University is a public school located in the city of Logan. Communication Sciences graduates of Utah State University earn a median of about $57,081 a year early in their careers.
Students chasing top earnings in communication sciences will find them at Rocky Mountain University Of Health Professions, which ranked #3. Set in the city of Provo, Rocky Mountain University Of Health Professions is a private for-profit institution. After graduating, communication sciences degree recipients from Rocky Mountain University Of Health Professions typically earn about $67,056 annually.
Brigham Young University Provo produces some of the highest-paid graduates in communication sciences, landing the #4 spot this year. Brigham Young University Provo is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Provo. After graduating, communication sciences degree recipients from Brigham Young University Provo typically earn about $36,075 annually.
This ranking is produced 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 · 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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