Business/Corporate Communications is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 83 schools to find the best for business/corporate communications students.
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Choosing a Great Business/Corporate Communications School
The school you choose for business/corporate communications can shape your career. That is why we built our Best Business/Corporate Communications Schools rankings. Our overall ranking combines our degree-level rankings, weighted by degrees awarded at each level.
To find the best fit, you can narrow this list to a specific degree level below.
Business/Corporate Communications Rankings by Degree Level
We offer several rankings, including this Best Business/Corporate Communications Schools list, to help you decide. Want schools in a particular part of the country? Narrow the list by region or state.
To further help you make the college decision, we have developed a unique tool called College Combat that lets you compare schools on the factors that matter most to you.
No school ranked higher than Purdue University Main Campus this year for business/corporate communications. Purdue University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of West Lafayette. Roughly 83% of students complete a degree within six years here. Purdue University Main Campus awarded about 33 business/corporate communications degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, business/corporate communications degree recipients from Purdue University Main Campus generally make around $63,111. Students borrow a median of $19,844 to complete this degree.
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Harvard University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best business/corporate communications schools. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Cambridge. Roughly 98% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 66 business/corporate communications degrees were awarded at Harvard University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, business/corporate communications degree recipients from Harvard University generally make around $95,207. Students borrow a median of $16,616 to complete this degree.
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Students looking for a strong business/corporate communications program will find one at University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire, which ranked #3. Located in the city of Eau Claire, University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire is a large public university. University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire graduates 65% of students within six years. There were roughly 31 business/corporate communications students who graduated with this degree at University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire in the most recent data year. Graduates of the business/corporate communications program make about $49,911 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,574.
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Chapman University came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best business/corporate communications schools. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Orange. About 82% of students finish within six years. Chapman University awarded about 71 business/corporate communications degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their business/corporate communications degree from Chapman University earn around $39,901 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $18,500 to complete this degree.
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Bentley University came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best business/corporate communications schools. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Waltham. The six-year graduation rate is 87%. Bentley University awarded about 22 business/corporate communications degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the business/corporate communications program make about $57,141 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,000.
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Cuny Bernard M Baruch College landed the #6 spot for business/corporate communications this year. Cuny Bernard M Baruch College is a very large public school located in the city of New York. The six-year graduation rate is 72%. There were roughly 219 business/corporate communications students who graduated with this degree at Cuny Bernard M Baruch College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the business/corporate communications program make about $47,880 in their early career. Cuny Bernard M Baruch College graduates carry a median of $12,125 in student loans.
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Portland State University placed #7 among the best business/corporate communications schools. Set in the city of Portland, Portland State University is a very large public institution. About 53% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 11 business/corporate communications students who graduated with this degree at Portland State University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, business/corporate communications degree recipients from Portland State University generally make around $47,717. Portland State University graduates carry a median of $26,475 in student loans.
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Pennsylvania State University Penn State Abington came in at #8 for business/corporate communications this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the suburb of Abington. About 20% of students finish within six years. Pennsylvania State University Penn State Abington awarded about 29 business/corporate communications degrees in the most recent data year.
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Central Michigan University came in at #9 for business/corporate communications this year. This large public university is located in the town of Mount Pleasant. Roughly 59% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 31 business/corporate communications students who graduated with this degree at Central Michigan University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, business/corporate communications degree recipients from Central Michigan University generally make around $50,688. Central Michigan University graduates carry a median of $27,857 in student loans.
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Marquette University ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best business/corporate communications schools. Set in the city of Milwaukee, Marquette University is a large private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 83%. Marquette University awarded about 38 business/corporate communications degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the business/corporate communications program make about $39,816 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,187.
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Lycoming College landed the #11 spot for business/corporate communications this year. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Williamsport. The six-year graduation rate is 60%. About 12 business/corporate communications degrees were awarded at Lycoming College in the most recent year. Students who receive their business/corporate communications degree from Lycoming College earn around $34,280 in the first couple years of their career. Lycoming College graduates carry a median of $26,973 in student loans.
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National University earned the #12 position for business/corporate communications this year. Located in the city of San Diego, National University is a very large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 50%. National University awarded about 12 business/corporate communications degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the business/corporate communications program make about $38,696 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $30,426 to complete this degree.
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Stephen F Austin State University landed the #13 spot for business/corporate communications this year. Set in the town of Nacogdoches, Stephen F Austin State University is a large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 53%. About 11 business/corporate communications degrees were awarded at Stephen F Austin State University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, business/corporate communications degree recipients from Stephen F Austin State University generally make around $42,197. Stephen F Austin State University graduates carry a median of $24,759 in student loans.
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Stevenson University ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best business/corporate communications schools. Stevenson University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Owings Mills. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. Stevenson University awarded about 28 business/corporate communications degrees in the most recent data year. Business/corporate Communications graduates of Stevenson University earn a median of $41,000 early in their careers. Stevenson University graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans.
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Loyola University New Orleans earned the #15 position for business/corporate communications this year. Set in the city of New Orleans, Loyola University New Orleans is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 59%. There were roughly 14 business/corporate communications students who graduated with this degree at Loyola University New Orleans in the most recent data year. Graduates of the business/corporate communications program make about $48,040 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,606.
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Wilmington University earned the #16 position for business/corporate communications this year. Located in the suburb of New Castle, Wilmington University is a large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 22%. There were roughly 11 business/corporate communications students who graduated with this degree at Wilmington University in the most recent data year. Business/corporate Communications graduates of Wilmington University earn a median of $57,142 early in their careers. Wilmington University graduates carry a median of $26,054 in student loans.
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This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 83 schools evaluated.
The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
