by our College Data Analytics Team
[General English Language Literature](/majors/english-language-literature/general-english-language-literature/) graduates earn very different salaries depending on where they study. 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 11 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.
Our analysis ranked Seattle University the top school for general english language literature graduate earnings in Washington. Set in the city of Seattle, Seattle University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the general english language literature program here go on to a median salary of roughly $65,112.
Gonzaga University produces some of the highest-paid graduates in general english language literature, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the city of Spokane, Gonzaga University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the general english language literature program here go on to a median salary of roughly $57,102.
Strong graduate earnings at Whitworth University earned it the #3 place for general english language literature. Whitworth University is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Spokane. Early-career general english language literature graduates from Whitworth University make a median of around $55,426 per year.
A rank of #4 makes Central Washington University one of the highest-paying schools for general english language literature. Central Washington University is a public school located in the town of Ellensburg. General English Language Literature graduates of Central Washington University earn a median of about $42,777 a year early in their careers.
A rank of #5 makes University Of Washington Seattle Campus one of the highest-paying schools for general english language literature. 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 $57,704 annually.
Western Washington University ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general english language literature schools. Located in the city of Bellingham, Western Washington University is a public institution. Students who complete the general english language literature program here go on to a median salary of roughly $48,283.
Washington State University landed the #7 spot for general english language literature salaries this year. Set in the town of Pullman, Washington State University is a public institution. Students who complete the general english language literature program here go on to a median salary of roughly $48,754.
Eastern Washington University landed the #8 spot for general english language literature salaries this year. Set in the town of Cheney, Eastern Washington University is a public institution. Students who complete the general english language literature program here go on to a median salary of roughly $40,964.
Seattle Pacific University ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general english language literature schools. Set in the city of Seattle, Seattle Pacific University is a private not-for-profit institution. General English Language Literature graduates of Seattle Pacific University earn a median of about $40,886 a year early in their careers.
University Of Puget Sound ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general english language literature schools. Set in the city of Tacoma, University Of Puget Sound is a private not-for-profit institution. General English Language Literature graduates of University Of Puget Sound earn a median of about $29,291 a year early in their careers.
Whitman College placed #11 among the highest-paying schools for general english language literature. Whitman College is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Walla Walla. After graduating, general english language literature degree recipients from Whitman College typically earn about $25,574 annually.
This ranking is produced 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 · 11 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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