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. The highest-paying schools turn a general english language literature degree into the strongest early-career earnings.
College Factual analyzed 25 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.
For graduate earnings in general english language literature, no school beat Case Western Reserve University this year. Case Western Reserve University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Cleveland. After graduating, general english language literature degree recipients from Case Western Reserve University typically earn about $50,155 annually.
A rank of #2 makes Denison University one of the highest-paying schools for general english language literature. Denison University is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Granville. General English Language Literature graduates of Denison University earn a median of about $49,167 a year early in their careers.
Ohio University Main Campus produces some of the highest-paid graduates in general english language literature, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the town of Athens, Ohio University Main Campus is a public institution. After graduating, general english language literature degree recipients from Ohio University Main Campus typically earn about $43,108 annually.
A rank of #4 makes University Of Dayton one of the highest-paying schools for general english language literature. University Of Dayton is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Dayton. Students who complete the general english language literature program here go on to a median salary of roughly $53,748.
Xavier University came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general english language literature schools. Xavier University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Cincinnati. Early-career general english language literature graduates from Xavier University make a median of around $58,293 per year.
Wright State University Main Campus placed #6 among the highest-paying schools for general english language literature. Located in the suburb of Dayton, Wright State University Main Campus is a public institution. After graduating, general english language literature degree recipients from Wright State University Main Campus typically earn about $42,480 annually.
Miami University Hamilton earned the #7 position for general english language literature graduate earnings this year. Set in the suburb of Hamilton, Miami University Hamilton is a public institution. General English Language Literature graduates of Miami University Hamilton earn a median of about $50,146 a year early in their careers.
Miami University Middletown ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general english language literature schools. Miami University Middletown is a public school located in the suburb of Middletown. General English Language Literature graduates of Miami University Middletown earn a median of about $50,146 a year early in their careers.
Ohio State University Lima Campus earned the #9 position for general english language literature graduate earnings this year. Ohio State University Lima Campus is a public school located in the rural area of Lima. Students who complete the general english language literature program here go on to a median salary of roughly $45,720.
Ohio State University Main Campus came in at #10 for general english language literature graduate earnings this year. Ohio State University Main Campus is a public school located in the city of Columbus. After graduating, general english language literature degree recipients from Ohio State University Main Campus typically earn about $45,720 annually.
Ohio State University Mansfield Campus landed the #11 spot for general english language literature salaries this year. Ohio State University Mansfield Campus is a public school located in the rural area of Mansfield. Early-career general english language literature graduates from Ohio State University Mansfield Campus make a median of around $45,720 per year.
Ohio State University Marion Campus placed #12 among the highest-paying schools for general english language literature. Ohio State University Marion Campus is a public school located in the town of Marion. General English Language Literature graduates of Ohio State University Marion Campus earn a median of about $45,720 a year early in their careers.
Ohio State University Newark Campus earned the #13 position for general english language literature graduate earnings this year. Set in the suburb of Newark, Ohio State University Newark Campus is a public institution. General English Language Literature graduates of Ohio State University Newark Campus earn a median of about $45,720 a year early in their careers.
Kenyon College came in at #14 for general english language literature graduate earnings this year. Set in the rural area of Gambier, Kenyon College is a private not-for-profit institution. General English Language Literature graduates of Kenyon College earn a median of about $44,562 a year early in their careers.
John Carroll University placed #15 among the highest-paying schools for general english language literature. Located in the suburb of University Heights, John Carroll University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, general english language literature degree recipients from John Carroll University typically earn about $45,487 annually.
The College Of Wooster earned the #16 position for general english language literature graduate earnings this year. Located in the town of Wooster, The College Of Wooster is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career general english language literature graduates from The College Of Wooster make a median of around $37,753 per year.
Baldwin Wallace College placed #17 among the highest-paying schools for general english language literature. Set in the suburb of Berea, Baldwin Wallace College 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 $43,682.
Youngstown State University came in at #18 for general english language literature graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Youngstown, Youngstown State University is a public institution. Students who complete the general english language literature program here go on to a median salary of roughly $48,573.
Cleveland State University came in at #19 for general english language literature graduate earnings this year. Cleveland State University is a public school located in the city of Cleveland. Students who complete the general english language literature program here go on to a median salary of roughly $38,489.
University Of Akron Main Campus ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general english language literature schools. University Of Akron Main Campus is a public school located in the city of Akron. General English Language Literature graduates of University Of Akron Main Campus earn a median of about $44,077 a year early in their careers.
University Of Toledo ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general english language literature schools. University Of Toledo is a public school located in the city of Toledo. General English Language Literature graduates of University Of Toledo earn a median of about $40,728 a year early in their careers.
Kent State University At Kent came in at #22 for general english language literature graduate earnings this year. Set in the suburb of Kent, Kent State University At Kent is a public institution. After graduating, general english language literature degree recipients from Kent State University At Kent typically earn about $36,870 annually.
Franciscan University Of Steubenville came in at #23 for general english language literature graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Steubenville, Franciscan University Of Steubenville is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career general english language literature graduates from Franciscan University Of Steubenville make a median of around $27,354 per year.
Bowling Green State University Main Campus placed #24 among the highest-paying schools for general english language literature. Bowling Green State University Main Campus is a public school located in the town of Bowling Green. Early-career general english language literature graduates from Bowling Green State University Main Campus make a median of around $35,048 per year.
Oberlin College came in at #25 for general english language literature graduate earnings this year. Located in the town of Oberlin, Oberlin College 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 $19,734.
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 · 25 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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