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.
For its 2026 highest-paid-graduates ranking, College Factual looked at 10 schools to find where general english language literature graduates earn the most.
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Below are the schools whose general english language literature graduates go on to earn the most.
University Of Portland earned the #1 spot for highest-paid general english language literature graduates in Oregon. University Of Portland is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Portland. General English Language Literature graduates of University Of Portland earn a median of about $61,057 a year early in their careers.
University Of Oregon came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general english language literature schools. University Of Oregon is a public school located in the city of Eugene. After graduating, general english language literature degree recipients from University Of Oregon typically earn about $46,084 annually.
A rank of #3 makes Western Oregon University one of the highest-paying schools for general english language literature. Set in the town of Monmouth, Western Oregon University is a public institution. General English Language Literature graduates of Western Oregon University earn a median of about $45,297 a year early in their careers.
A rank of #4 makes Southern Oregon University one of the highest-paying schools for general english language literature. 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.
A rank of #5 makes Portland State University one of the highest-paying schools for general english language literature. Set in the city of Portland, Portland State University is a public institution. Early-career general english language literature graduates from Portland State University make a median of around $47,120 per year.
Oregon State University placed #6 among the highest-paying schools for general english language literature. Oregon State University is a public school located in the city of Corvallis. After graduating, general english language literature degree recipients from Oregon State University typically earn about $44,804 annually.
Willamette University placed #7 among the highest-paying schools for general english language literature. Located in the city of Salem, Willamette University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, general english language literature degree recipients from Willamette University typically earn about $32,863 annually.
Corban University came in at #8 for general english language literature graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Salem, Corban University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, general english language literature degree recipients from Corban University typically earn about $38,697 annually.
Lewis And Clark College came in at #9 for general english language literature graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Portland, Lewis And Clark College is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career general english language literature graduates from Lewis And Clark College make a median of around $26,998 per year.
Reed College ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general english language literature schools. Set in the city of Portland, Reed College is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, general english language literature degree recipients from Reed College typically earn about $30,743 annually.
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 · 10 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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