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 schools below stand out for the salaries their general english language literature graduates go on to command.
For its 2026 highest-paid-graduates ranking, College Factual looked at 100 schools to find where general english language literature graduates earn the most.
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Below are the schools whose general english language literature graduates go on to earn the most.
Lafayette College tops our 2026 list of the highest-paying general english language literature schools in the Middle Atlantic Region. Lafayette College is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Easton. General English Language Literature graduates of Lafayette College earn a median of about $74,426 a year early in their careers.
Georgetown University produces some of the highest-paid graduates in general english language literature, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the city of Washington, Georgetown University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, general english language literature degree recipients from Georgetown University typically earn about $78,299 annually.
A rank of #3 makes Yeshiva University one of the highest-paying schools for general english language literature. Set in the city of New York, Yeshiva University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career general english language literature graduates from Yeshiva University make a median of around $62,212 per year.
A rank of #4 makes Lehigh University one of the highest-paying schools for general english language literature. Set in the city of Bethlehem, Lehigh 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 $62,083.
A rank of #5 makes Howard University one of the highest-paying schools for general english language literature. Set in the city of Washington, Howard 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 $61,946.
Catholic University Of America came in at #6 for general english language literature graduate earnings this year. Catholic University Of America is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Washington. Students who complete the general english language literature program here go on to a median salary of roughly $61,898.
Union College New York landed the #7 spot for general english language literature salaries this year. Set in the city of Schenectady, Union College New York is a private not-for-profit institution. General English Language Literature graduates of Union College New York earn a median of about $57,259 a year early in their careers.
Cuny Bernard M Baruch College earned the #8 position for general english language literature graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of New York, Cuny Bernard M Baruch College is a public institution. After graduating, general english language literature degree recipients from Cuny Bernard M Baruch College typically earn about $55,878 annually.
Mount Saint Mary College ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general english language literature schools. Set in the city of Newburgh, Mount Saint Mary College is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, general english language literature degree recipients from Mount Saint Mary College typically earn about $53,329 annually.
Caldwell College landed the #10 spot for general english language literature salaries this year. Set in the suburb of Caldwell, Caldwell College is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career general english language literature graduates from Caldwell College make a median of around $53,064 per year.
Monmouth University placed #11 among the highest-paying schools for general english language literature. Monmouth University is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of West Long Branch. Early-career general english language literature graduates from Monmouth University make a median of around $56,517 per year.
Fairleigh Dickinson University College At Florham came in at #12 for general english language literature graduate earnings this year. Located in the suburb of Madison, Fairleigh Dickinson University College At Florham is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, general english language literature degree recipients from Fairleigh Dickinson University College At Florham typically earn about $53,045 annually.
Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus came in at #13 for general english language literature graduate earnings this year. Located in the suburb of Teaneck, Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, general english language literature degree recipients from Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus typically earn about $53,045 annually.
Colgate University ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general english language literature schools. Colgate University is a private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Hamilton. After graduating, general english language literature degree recipients from Colgate University typically earn about $60,334 annually.
Rider University landed the #15 spot for general english language literature salaries this year. Set in the suburb of Lawrenceville, Rider 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 $52,233.
Kutztown University Of Pennsylvania placed #16 among the highest-paying schools for general english language literature. Located in the town of Kutztown, Kutztown University Of Pennsylvania is a public institution. Students who complete the general english language literature program here go on to a median salary of roughly $52,157.
Seton Hall University came in at #17 for general english language literature graduate earnings this year. Set in the suburb of South Orange, Seton Hall 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 $57,026.
Columbia University In The City Of New York placed #18 among the highest-paying schools for general english language literature. Located in the city of New York, Columbia University In The City Of New York is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career general english language literature graduates from Columbia University In The City Of New York make a median of around $74,155 per year.
Barnard College placed #19 among the highest-paying schools for general english language literature. Barnard College is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York. Early-career general english language literature graduates from Barnard College make a median of around $66,870 per year.
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. After graduating, general english language literature degree recipients from Villanova University typically earn about $70,587 annually.
West Chester University Of Pennsylvania earned the #21 position for general english language literature graduate earnings this year. West Chester University Of Pennsylvania is a public school located in the suburb of West Chester. Early-career general english language literature graduates from West Chester University Of Pennsylvania make a median of around $50,752 per year.
Bryn Mawr College came in at #22 for general english language literature graduate earnings this year. Set in the suburb of Bryn Mawr, Bryn Mawr College is a private not-for-profit institution. General English Language Literature graduates of Bryn Mawr College earn a median of about $50,200 a year early in their careers.
Albright College earned the #23 position for general english language literature graduate earnings this year. Albright College is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Reading. Early-career general english language literature graduates from Albright College make a median of around $49,977 per year.
Suny College At Potsdam placed #24 among the highest-paying schools for general english language literature. Set in the town of Potsdam, Suny College At Potsdam is a public institution. After graduating, general english language literature degree recipients from Suny College At Potsdam typically earn about $49,719 annually.
Georgian Court University placed #25 among the highest-paying schools for general english language literature. Located in the city of Lakewood, Georgian Court University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career general english language literature graduates from Georgian Court University make a median of around $56,178 per year.
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s highest-paid general english language literature ranking:
This ranking is produced 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 · 100 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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