Best Schools for Business/Corporate Communications

Business/Corporate Communications graduates earn a median of $61,960 within four years of graduating, ranking #116 out of 283 tracked majors — 1% below the median across all fields. There are 30 colleges nationwide with tracked earnings for this major, producing 2,215 recent graduates.

Where you study matters: Bentley University graduates earn $80,781 while Chestnut Hill College graduates earn $48,643 — a $32,138 difference. Factors like location, employer networks, co-op programs, and curriculum focus drive this gap. Across all fields, though, which major you pick separates earnings more than which college does.

Early career salary growth is moderate: Business/Corporate Communications graduates see an average 7% increase between year 1 and year 2 post-graduation, reflecting career advancement and skill development in the first years after college.

Schools

$61,960

Avg. 2yr Earnings

#116

of 283 Majors

2,215

Graduates

Public vs Private: Business/Corporate Communications

Public (16 schools)

$57,975

avg. 2yr earnings

Private (14 schools)

$67,194

avg. 2yr earnings

Private schools produce $9,219 more in early earnings on average for Business/Corporate Communications graduates. Factor in tuition difference to calculate which offers better ROI.

Business/Corporate Communications by State

Top Business/Corporate Communications Schools by Graduate Earnings

Bentley University

Waltham, MA · Private

Chapman University

Orange, CA · Private

Marquette University

Milwaukee, WI · Private

Walsh University

North Canton, OH · Private

Roosevelt University

Chicago, IL · Private

CUNY Bernard M Baruch College

New York, NY · Public

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh, PA · Private

$65,898

4yr Earnings

19 grads · small sample

2yr: $36,907 (12)

Acceptance: 78.8%

University of Houston

Houston, TX · Public

North Dakota State University-Main Campus

Fargo, ND · Public

$62,181

4yr Earnings

26 grads · small sample

University of Wisconsin-River Falls

River Falls, WI · Public

Point Loma Nazarene University

San Diego, CA · Private

$60,187

4yr Earnings

23 grads · small sample

Stevenson University

Owings Mills, MD · Private

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango

Sharon, PA · Public

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre

Dallas, PA · Public

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Scranton

Dunmore, PA · Public

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley

Center Valley, PA · Public

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Fayette- Eberly

Lemont Furnace, PA · Public

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Hazleton

Hazleton, PA · Public

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus

University Park, PA · Public

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington

Abington, PA · Public

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill

Schuylkill Haven, PA · Public

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York

York, PA · Public

Lewis-Clark State College

Lewiston, ID · Public

$54,042

4yr Earnings

18 grads · small sample

Acceptance: 89.8%

#24

Chestnut Hill College

Philadelphia, PA · Private

$48,643

4yr Earnings

16 grads · small sample

2yr: $29,685 (11)

Acceptance: 79.1%

#25

National University

San Diego, CA · Private

$52,107

2yr Earnings

22 grads · small sample

Susquehanna University

Selinsgrove, PA · Private

Aquinas College

Grand Rapids, MI · Private

$41,193

2yr Earnings

19 grads · small sample

Pennsylvania State University-World Campus

University Park, PA · Public

Augustana University

Sioux Falls, SD · Private

Saint Leo University

Saint Leo, FL · Private

$30,228

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 72.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Business/Corporate Communications?

Bentley University ranks #1 for Business/Corporate Communications with median graduate earnings of $80,781 within four years of graduating. There are 30 schools nationwide offering this major with tracked earnings data.

How much do Business/Corporate Communications graduates earn?

Business/Corporate Communications graduates earn an average of $61,960 within four years of graduating. This is near the median across all majors. Earnings range from $48,643 to $80,781 depending on the school.

How hard is it to get into a top Business/Corporate Communications program?

The average acceptance rate across Business/Corporate Communications programs is 80.1%. The most selective program is at Bentley University with a 48.4% acceptance rate. Competitive programs value strong math/analytical skills and relevant coursework.

Is a public or private school better for Business/Corporate Communications?

Private Business/Corporate Communications programs average $67,194 in early earnings vs $57,975 at public schools. Private schools lead in earnings, but cost significantly more — calculate net price before deciding.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings are median 2 years after graduation for bachelor's degree holders, from the field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release — Scorecard publishes the two separately.

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