by our College Data Analytics Team
[General English Language Literature](/majors/english-language-literature/general-english-language-literature/) is a field where your choice of school can shape what you earn after graduation. The schools below stand out for the salaries their general english language literature graduates go on to command.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 77 schools on the early-career earnings of their general english language literature graduates.
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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 Far Western Region. Set in the city of San Diego, San Diego Mesa College is a public institution. Students who complete the general english language literature program here go on to a median salary of roughly $39,391.
Santa Clara University produces some of the highest-paid graduates in general english language literature, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Santa Clara, Santa Clara University is a private not-for-profit institution. General English Language Literature graduates of Santa Clara University earn a median of about $82,650 a year early in their careers.
Students chasing top earnings in general english language literature will find them at Seattle University, which ranked #3. Set in the city of Seattle, Seattle University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, general english language literature degree recipients from Seattle University typically earn about $65,112 annually.
California State University Bakersfield produces some of the highest-paid graduates in general english language literature, landing the #4 spot this year. California State University Bakersfield is a public school located in the city of Bakersfield. Early-career general english language literature graduates from California State University Bakersfield make a median of around $64,875 per year.
University Of Portland came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general english language literature schools. Located in the city of Portland, University Of Portland is a private not-for-profit institution. General English Language Literature graduates of University Of Portland earn a median of about $61,057 a year early in their careers.
University Of Southern California came in at #6 for general english language literature graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Los Angeles, University Of Southern California is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career general english language literature graduates from University Of Southern California make a median of around $57,930 per year.
San Jose State University came in at #7 for general english language literature graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of San Jose, San Jose State University is a public institution. After graduating, general english language literature degree recipients from San Jose State University typically earn about $57,604 annually.
Saint Marys College Of California placed #8 among the highest-paying schools for general english language literature. Set in the suburb of Moraga, Saint Marys College Of California is a private not-for-profit institution. General English Language Literature graduates of Saint Marys College Of California earn a median of about $57,008 a year early in their careers.
University Of The Pacific landed the #9 spot for general english language literature salaries this year. University Of The Pacific is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Stockton. After graduating, general english language literature degree recipients from University Of The Pacific typically earn about $56,973 annually.
University Of Redlands placed #10 among the highest-paying schools for general english language literature. University Of Redlands is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Redlands. Early-career general english language literature graduates from University Of Redlands make a median of around $53,835 per year.
University Of San Francisco landed the #11 spot for general english language literature salaries this year. University Of San Francisco is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of San Francisco. After graduating, general english language literature degree recipients from University Of San Francisco typically earn about $73,223 annually.
University Of Alaska Anchorage landed the #12 spot for general english language literature salaries this year. University Of Alaska Anchorage is a public school located in the city of Anchorage. Students who complete the general english language literature program here go on to a median salary of roughly $48,616.
El Camino Community College District placed #13 among the highest-paying schools for general english language literature. El Camino Community College District is a public school located in the suburb of Torrance. General English Language Literature graduates of El Camino Community College District earn a median of about $38,729 a year early in their careers.
National University came in at #14 for general english language literature graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of San Diego, National University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career general english language literature graduates from National University make a median of around $47,654 per year.
Gonzaga University ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general english language literature schools. Set in the city of Spokane, Gonzaga University is a private not-for-profit institution. General English Language Literature graduates of Gonzaga University earn a median of about $57,102 a year early in their careers.
California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo earned the #16 position for general english language literature graduate earnings this year. California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo is a public school located in the suburb of San Luis Obispo. General English Language Literature graduates of California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo earn a median of about $64,041 a year early in their careers.
University Of Oregon came in at #17 for general english language literature graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Eugene, University Of Oregon is a public institution. Students who complete the general english language literature program here go on to a median salary of roughly $46,084.
Western Oregon University earned the #18 position for general english language literature graduate earnings this year. Western Oregon University is a public school located in the town of Monmouth. Early-career general english language literature graduates from Western Oregon University make a median of around $45,297 per year.
Whitworth University came in at #19 for general english language literature graduate earnings this year. Whitworth University is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Spokane. Students who complete the general english language literature program here go on to a median salary of roughly $55,426.
California State Polytechnic University Pomona came in at #20 for general english language literature graduate earnings this year. California State Polytechnic University Pomona is a public school located in the suburb of Pomona. After graduating, general english language literature degree recipients from California State Polytechnic University Pomona typically earn about $43,565 annually.
Azusa Pacific University came in at #21 for general english language literature graduate earnings this year. Set in the suburb of Azusa, Azusa Pacific University is a private not-for-profit institution. General English Language Literature graduates of Azusa Pacific University earn a median of about $42,959 a year early in their careers.
Central Washington University placed #22 among the highest-paying schools for general english language literature. Located in the town of Ellensburg, Central Washington University is a public institution. After graduating, general english language literature degree recipients from Central Washington University typically earn about $42,777 annually.
University Of Washington Seattle Campus earned the #23 position for general english language literature graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Seattle, University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a public institution. After graduating, general english language literature degree recipients from University Of Washington Seattle Campus typically earn about $57,169 annually.
Southern Oregon University came in at #24 for general english language literature graduate earnings this year. Southern Oregon University is a public school located in the suburb of Ashland. Students who complete the general english language literature program here go on to a median salary of roughly $41,508.
Sonoma State University landed the #25 spot for general english language literature salaries this year. Set in the suburb of Rohnert Park, Sonoma State University is a public institution. Early-career general english language literature graduates from Sonoma State University make a median of around $55,586 per year.
These schools also send general english language literature graduates into strong-paying careers this year:
The ranking above is published by College Factual, 2026 edition. The methodology measures the salaries general english language literature graduates go on to earn early in their careers, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 77 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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