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 3 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.
Leading the list is Auburn University, our #1 for communication sciences graduate salaries in Alabama. Located in the city of Auburn, Auburn University is a public institution. Communication Sciences graduates of Auburn University earn a median of about $54,812 a year early in their careers.
Strong graduate earnings at University Of Montevallo earned it the #2 place for communication sciences. University Of Montevallo is a public school located in the town of Montevallo. Early-career communication sciences graduates from University Of Montevallo make a median of around $52,202 per year.
A rank of #3 makes The University Of Alabama one of the highest-paying schools for communication sciences. Located in the city of Tuscaloosa, The University Of Alabama is a public institution. After graduating, communication sciences degree recipients from The University Of Alabama typically earn about $54,812 annually.
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 · 3 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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