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.
College Factual analyzed 17 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the highest-paying communication sciences schools.
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Below are the schools whose communication sciences graduates go on to earn the most.
Leading the list is The University Of Texas At El Paso, our #1 for communication sciences graduate salaries in Texas. Set in the city of El Paso, The University Of Texas At El Paso is a public institution. Students who complete the communication sciences program here go on to a median salary of roughly $78,910.
A rank of #2 makes Texas A And M University Kingsville one of the highest-paying schools for communication sciences. Texas A And M University Kingsville is a public school located in the town of Kingsville. Early-career communication sciences graduates from Texas A And M University Kingsville make a median of around $92,770 per year.
Our Lady Of The Lake University San Antonio produces some of the highest-paid graduates in communication sciences, landing the #3 spot this year. Our Lady Of The Lake University San Antonio is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of San Antonio. Early-career communication sciences graduates from Our Lady Of The Lake University San Antonio make a median of around $71,086 per year.
Baylor University produces some of the highest-paid graduates in communication sciences, landing the #4 spot this year. Baylor University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Waco. Early-career communication sciences graduates from Baylor University make a median of around $77,785 per year.
A rank of #5 makes Texas Womans University one of the highest-paying schools for communication sciences. Set in the city of Denton, Texas Womans University is a public institution. Students who complete the communication sciences program here go on to a median salary of roughly $70,048.
University Of Houston ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying communication sciences schools. Located in the city of Houston, University Of Houston is a public institution. Students who complete the communication sciences program here go on to a median salary of roughly $71,029.
Texas Christian University placed #7 among the highest-paying schools for communication sciences. Set in the city of Fort Worth, Texas Christian University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the communication sciences program here go on to a median salary of roughly $73,192.
The University Of Texas Pan American came in at #8 for communication sciences graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Edinburg, The University Of Texas Pan American is a public institution. Communication Sciences graduates of The University Of Texas Pan American earn a median of about $69,606 a year early in their careers.
University Of North Texas placed #9 among the highest-paying schools for communication sciences. Located in the city of Denton, University Of North Texas is a public institution. Communication Sciences graduates of University Of North Texas earn a median of about $68,633 a year early in their careers.
Stephen F Austin State University earned the #10 position for communication sciences graduate earnings this year. Stephen F Austin State University is a public school located in the town of Nacogdoches. Early-career communication sciences graduates from Stephen F Austin State University make a median of around $68,063 per year.
Texas State University San Marcos earned the #11 position for communication sciences graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of San Marcos, Texas State University San Marcos is a public institution. Early-career communication sciences graduates from Texas State University San Marcos make a median of around $70,792 per year.
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center placed #12 among the highest-paying schools for communication sciences. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is a public school located in the city of Lubbock. Communication Sciences graduates of Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center earn a median of about $70,088 a year early in their careers.
Lamar University placed #13 among the highest-paying schools for communication sciences. Lamar University is a public school located in the city of Beaumont. After graduating, communication sciences degree recipients from Lamar University typically earn about $68,779 annually.
The University Of Texas At Austin placed #14 among the highest-paying schools for communication sciences. Set in the city of Austin, The University Of Texas At Austin is a public institution. Early-career communication sciences graduates from The University Of Texas At Austin make a median of around $73,728 per year.
Abilene Christian University placed #15 among the highest-paying schools for communication sciences. Located in the city of Abilene, Abilene Christian University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, communication sciences degree recipients from Abilene Christian University typically earn about $64,715 annually.
The University Of Texas At Dallas ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying communication sciences schools. The University Of Texas At Dallas is a public school located in the city of Richardson. Communication Sciences graduates of The University Of Texas At Dallas earn a median of about $64,269 a year early in their careers.
The University Of Texas Health Science Center At San Antonio placed #17 among the highest-paying schools for communication sciences. Set in the city of San Antonio, The University Of Texas Health Science Center At San Antonio is a public institution. Students who complete the communication sciences program here go on to a median salary of roughly $61,308.
This list is compiled 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 · 17 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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