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.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 52 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 Minnesota State University Mankato this year. Located in the city of Mankato, Minnesota State University Mankato is a public institution. Students who complete the general english language literature program here go on to a median salary of roughly $77,544.
Middlebury College came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general english language literature schools. Middlebury College is a private not-for-profit school located in the town of Middlebury. After graduating, general english language literature degree recipients from Middlebury College typically earn about $75,793 annually.
A rank of #3 makes Monmouth University one of the highest-paying schools for general english language literature. Located in the suburb of West Long Branch, Monmouth 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 $74,792.
A rank of #4 makes New York University one of the highest-paying schools for general english language literature. Located in the city of New York, New York University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, general english language literature degree recipients from New York University typically earn about $71,936 annually.
Students chasing top earnings in general english language literature will find them at Depaul University, which ranked #5. Depaul University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chicago. General English Language Literature graduates of Depaul University earn a median of about $63,750 a year early in their careers.
The College Of New Jersey earned the #6 position for general english language literature graduate earnings this year. The College Of New Jersey is a public school located in the suburb of Ewing. Students who complete the general english language literature program here go on to a median salary of roughly $62,921.
Seton Hall University earned the #7 position for general english language literature graduate earnings this year. Seton Hall University is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of South Orange. General English Language Literature graduates of Seton Hall University earn a median of about $62,371 a year early in their careers.
Brown University came in at #8 for general english language literature graduate earnings this year. Brown University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Providence. Students who complete the general english language literature program here go on to a median salary of roughly $62,329.
National University came in at #9 for general english language literature graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of San Diego, National University is a private not-for-profit institution. General English Language Literature graduates of National University earn a median of about $61,790 a year early in their careers.
The University Of Texas Pan American placed #10 among the highest-paying schools for general english language literature. Located in the city of Edinburg, The University Of Texas Pan American is a public institution. Students who complete the general english language literature program here go on to a median salary of roughly $59,973.
Bridgewater State University came in at #11 for general english language literature graduate earnings this year. Set in the suburb of Bridgewater, Bridgewater State University is a public institution. After graduating, general english language literature degree recipients from Bridgewater State University typically earn about $58,926 annually.
California State University Northridge ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general english language literature schools. California State University Northridge is a public school located in the city of Northridge. Early-career general english language literature graduates from California State University Northridge make a median of around $56,217 per year.
Georgetown University placed #13 among the highest-paying schools for general english language literature. Georgetown University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Washington. Early-career general english language literature graduates from Georgetown University make a median of around $55,504 per year.
Suny At Binghamton came in at #14 for general english language literature graduate earnings this year. Suny At Binghamton is a public school located in the suburb of Vestal. General English Language Literature graduates of Suny At Binghamton earn a median of about $55,009 a year early in their careers.
College Of Notre Dame Of Maryland ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general english language literature schools. Set in the city of Baltimore, College Of Notre Dame Of Maryland 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 $54,947.
East Carolina University placed #16 among the highest-paying schools for general english language literature. Set in the city of Greenville, East Carolina University is a public institution. Early-career general english language literature graduates from East Carolina University make a median of around $54,390 per year.
Murray State University ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general english language literature schools. Located in the town of Murray, Murray State University is a public institution. Students who complete the general english language literature program here go on to a median salary of roughly $54,022.
Rutgers University Camden placed #18 among the highest-paying schools for general english language literature. Rutgers University Camden is a public school located in the city of Camden. Early-career general english language literature graduates from Rutgers University Camden make a median of around $53,234 per year.
Rutgers University New Brunswick landed the #19 spot for general english language literature salaries this year. Rutgers University New Brunswick is a public school located in the city of New Brunswick. Students who complete the general english language literature program here go on to a median salary of roughly $53,234.
Villanova University placed #20 among the highest-paying schools for general english language literature. Set in the suburb of Villanova, Villanova 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 $53,191.
Miami University Oxford landed the #21 spot for general english language literature salaries this year. Set in the town of Oxford, Miami University Oxford is a public institution. General English Language Literature graduates of Miami University Oxford earn a median of about $53,164 a year early in their careers.
The University Of Texas At Tyler landed the #22 spot for general english language literature salaries this year. Located in the city of Tyler, The University Of Texas At Tyler is a public institution. After graduating, general english language literature degree recipients from The University Of Texas At Tyler typically earn about $52,748 annually.
Northern Illinois University landed the #23 spot for general english language literature salaries this year. Northern Illinois University is a public school located in the suburb of Dekalb. Students who complete the general english language literature program here go on to a median salary of roughly $64,767.
Boston College landed the #24 spot for general english language literature salaries this year. Located in the city of Chestnut Hill, Boston College is a private not-for-profit institution. General English Language Literature graduates of Boston College earn a median of about $65,083 a year early in their careers.
Arizona State University placed #25 among the highest-paying schools for general english language literature. Set in the city of Tempe, Arizona State University is a public institution. Early-career general english language literature graduates from Arizona State University make a median of around $52,030 per year.
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The ranking above is published 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 · 52 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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