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. A top-earning program sends graduates into careers with strong starting pay.
For its 2026 highest-paid-graduates ranking, College Factual looked at 14 schools to find where general english language literature graduates earn the most.
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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.
Marquette University earned the #1 spot for highest-paid general english language literature graduates in Wisconsin. Marquette University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Milwaukee. Students who complete the general english language literature program here go on to a median salary of roughly $54,211.
Lawrence University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general english language literature schools. Lawrence University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Appleton. Students who complete the general english language literature program here go on to a median salary of roughly $47,453.
Saint Norbert College produces some of the highest-paid graduates in general english language literature, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the suburb of De Pere, Saint Norbert 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 $45,011.
Ripon College came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general english language literature schools. Set in the town of Ripon, Ripon 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 $44,471.
Students chasing top earnings in general english language literature will find them at University Of Wisconsin Green Bay, which ranked #5. University Of Wisconsin Green Bay is a public school located in the city of Green Bay. Early-career general english language literature graduates from University Of Wisconsin Green Bay make a median of around $45,294 per year.
University Of Wisconsin River Falls earned the #6 position for general english language literature graduate earnings this year. Set in the town of River Falls, University Of Wisconsin River Falls is a public institution. General English Language Literature graduates of University Of Wisconsin River Falls earn a median of about $49,938 a year early in their careers.
University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire landed the #7 spot for general english language literature salaries this year. University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire is a public school located in the city of Eau Claire. General English Language Literature graduates of University Of Wisconsin Eau Claire earn a median of about $45,418 a year early in their careers.
University Of Wisconsin La Crosse landed the #8 spot for general english language literature salaries this year. University Of Wisconsin La Crosse is a public school located in the city of La Crosse. Early-career general english language literature graduates from University Of Wisconsin La Crosse make a median of around $47,976 per year.
University Of Wisconsin Whitewater placed #9 among the highest-paying schools for general english language literature. Located in the town of Whitewater, University Of Wisconsin Whitewater is a public institution. Early-career general english language literature graduates from University Of Wisconsin Whitewater make a median of around $43,602 per year.
University Of Wisconsin Madison came in at #10 for general english language literature graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Madison, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a public institution. Students who complete the general english language literature program here go on to a median salary of roughly $53,044.
University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point placed #11 among the highest-paying schools for general english language literature. University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point is a public school located in the town of Stevens Point. General English Language Literature graduates of University Of Wisconsin Stevens Point earn a median of about $44,245 a year early in their careers.
Carthage College ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general english language literature schools. Set in the city of Kenosha, Carthage College is a private not-for-profit institution. General English Language Literature graduates of Carthage College earn a median of about $35,653 a year early in their careers.
University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh landed the #13 spot for general english language literature salaries this year. University Of Wisconsin Oshkosh is a public school located in the city of Oshkosh. Students who complete the general english language literature program here go on to a median salary of roughly $34,633.
University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general english language literature schools. Set in the city of Milwaukee, University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee is a public institution. Early-career general english language literature graduates from University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee make a median of around $42,815 per year.
This list is compiled 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 · 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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