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. A top-earning program sends graduates into careers with strong starting pay.
College Factual analyzed 5 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.
University Of Minnesota Duluth earned the #1 spot for highest-paid communication sciences graduates in Minnesota. Set in the city of Duluth, University Of Minnesota Duluth is a public institution. Communication Sciences graduates of University Of Minnesota Duluth earn a median of about $62,612 a year early in their careers.
Strong graduate earnings at Minnesota State University Mankato earned it the #2 place for communication sciences. Minnesota State University Mankato is a public school located in the city of Mankato. After graduating, communication sciences degree recipients from Minnesota State University Mankato typically earn about $58,513 annually.
Minnesota State University Moorhead produces some of the highest-paid graduates in communication sciences, landing the #3 spot this year. Minnesota State University Moorhead is a public school located in the suburb of Moorhead. Students who complete the communication sciences program here go on to a median salary of roughly $55,292.
A rank of #4 makes Saint Cloud State University one of the highest-paying schools for communication sciences. Saint Cloud State University is a public school located in the city of Saint Cloud. Communication Sciences graduates of Saint Cloud State University earn a median of about $45,495 a year early in their careers.
Students chasing top earnings in communication sciences will find them at University Of Minnesota Twin Cities, which ranked #5. Set in the city of Minneapolis, University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a public institution. After graduating, communication sciences degree recipients from University Of Minnesota Twin Cities typically earn about $57,519 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 · 5 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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