by our College Data Analytics Team
[General English Language Literature](/majors/english-language-literature/general-english-language-literature/) 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 9 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the highest-paying general english language literature schools.
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If you want to know which schools send general english language literature graduates into the highest-paying careers, see the list below.
San Diego Mesa College earned the #1 spot for highest-paid general english language literature graduates in the United States. Located in the city of San Diego, San Diego Mesa College is a public institution. General English Language Literature graduates of San Diego Mesa College earn a median of about $39,391 a year early in their careers.
Strong graduate earnings at El Camino Community College District earned it the #2 place for general english language literature. Located in the suburb of Torrance, El Camino Community College District is a public institution. After graduating, general english language literature degree recipients from El Camino Community College District typically earn about $38,729 annually.
Salt Lake Community College produces some of the highest-paid graduates in general english language literature, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the suburb of Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Community College is a public institution. General English Language Literature graduates of Salt Lake Community College earn a median of about $35,116 a year early in their careers.
Students chasing top earnings in general english language literature will find them at Golden West College, which ranked #4. Located in the suburb of Huntington Beach, Golden West College is a public institution. Early-career general english language literature graduates from Golden West College make a median of around $33,770 per year.
Cuny Laguardia Community College produces some of the highest-paid graduates in general english language literature, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the city of Long Island City, Cuny Laguardia Community College is a public institution. After graduating, general english language literature degree recipients from Cuny Laguardia Community College typically earn about $32,399 annually.
College Of The Canyons landed the #6 spot for general english language literature salaries this year. Set in the suburb of Santa Clarita, College Of The Canyons is a public institution. After graduating, general english language literature degree recipients from College Of The Canyons typically earn about $29,872 annually.
South Texas College came in at #7 for general english language literature graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of McAllen, South Texas College is a public institution. After graduating, general english language literature degree recipients from South Texas College typically earn about $28,046 annually.
Cuny Borough Of Manhattan Community College earned the #8 position for general english language literature graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of New York, Cuny Borough Of Manhattan Community College is a public institution. After graduating, general english language literature degree recipients from Cuny Borough Of Manhattan Community College typically earn about $24,609 annually.
San Jacinto Community College landed the #9 spot for general english language literature salaries this year. San Jacinto Community College is a public school located in the city of Pasadena. General English Language Literature graduates of San Jacinto Community College earn a median of about $30,573 a year early in their careers.
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The ranking above is published by College Factual, 2026 edition. Schools are ranked on the median early-career earnings of their general english language literature graduates, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 9 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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