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.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 14 schools on the early-career earnings of their general english language literature graduates.
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Below are the schools whose general english language literature graduates go on to earn the most.
For graduate earnings in general english language literature, no school beat Depauw University this year. Located in the town of Greencastle, Depauw University is a private not-for-profit institution. General English Language Literature graduates of Depauw University earn a median of about $59,324 a year early in their careers.
Students chasing top earnings in general english language literature will find them at University Of Notre Dame, which ranked #2. University Of Notre Dame is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Notre Dame. Early-career general english language literature graduates from University Of Notre Dame make a median of around $65,653 per year.
Students chasing top earnings in general english language literature will find them at Wabash College, which ranked #3. Wabash College is a private not-for-profit school located in the town of Crawfordsville. After graduating, general english language literature degree recipients from Wabash College typically earn about $47,056 annually.
University Of Southern Indiana came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general english language literature schools. Set in the suburb of Evansville, University Of Southern Indiana is a public institution. Early-career general english language literature graduates from University Of Southern Indiana make a median of around $44,247 per year.
Indiana State University produces some of the highest-paid graduates in general english language literature, landing the #5 spot this year. Indiana State University is a public school located in the city of Terre Haute. General English Language Literature graduates of Indiana State University earn a median of about $46,410 a year early in their careers.
Purdue University Main Campus landed the #6 spot for general english language literature salaries this year. Set in the city of West Lafayette, Purdue University Main Campus is a public institution. General English Language Literature graduates of Purdue University Main Campus earn a median of about $40,705 a year early in their careers.
Purdue University Northwest came in at #7 for general english language literature graduate earnings this year. Located in the suburb of Hammond, Purdue University Northwest is a public institution. General English Language Literature graduates of Purdue University Northwest earn a median of about $44,324 a year early in their careers.
Indiana University Bloomington came in at #8 for general english language literature graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Bloomington, Indiana University Bloomington is a public institution. General English Language Literature graduates of Indiana University Bloomington earn a median of about $50,208 a year early in their careers.
Indiana University Southeast placed #9 among the highest-paying schools for general english language literature. Located in the suburb of New Albany, Indiana University Southeast is a public institution. Early-career general english language literature graduates from Indiana University Southeast make a median of around $38,582 per year.
Indiana University East placed #10 among the highest-paying schools for general english language literature. Set in the town of Richmond, Indiana University East is a public institution. After graduating, general english language literature degree recipients from Indiana University East typically earn about $42,633 annually.
Valparaiso University placed #11 among the highest-paying schools for general english language literature. Located in the suburb of Valparaiso, Valparaiso University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career general english language literature graduates from Valparaiso University make a median of around $49,723 per year.
Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis placed #12 among the highest-paying schools for general english language literature. Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis is a public school located in the city of Indianapolis. After graduating, general english language literature degree recipients from Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis typically earn about $43,309 annually.
Ball State University ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general english language literature schools. Ball State University is a public school located in the city of Muncie. General English Language Literature graduates of Ball State University earn a median of about $39,232 a year early in their careers.
Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne came in at #14 for general english language literature graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Fort Wayne, Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne is a public institution. Early-career general english language literature graduates from Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne make a median of around $37,112 per year.
This list is compiled 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 · 14 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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