by our College Data Analytics Team
[General English Language Literature](/majors/english-language-literature/general-english-language-literature/) graduates earn very different salaries depending on where they study. A top-earning program sends graduates into careers with strong starting pay.
College Factual analyzed 5 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.
Monmouth University tops our 2026 list of the highest-paying general english language literature schools in New Jersey. Located in the suburb of West Long Branch, Monmouth University is a private not-for-profit institution. General English Language Literature graduates of Monmouth University earn a median of about $74,792 a year early in their careers.
Students chasing top earnings in general english language literature will find them at The College Of New Jersey, which ranked #2. The College Of New Jersey is a public school located in the suburb of Ewing. After graduating, general english language literature degree recipients from The College Of New Jersey typically earn about $62,921 annually.
Students chasing top earnings in general english language literature will find them at Seton Hall University, which ranked #3. Set in the suburb of South Orange, Seton Hall University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, general english language literature degree recipients from Seton Hall University typically earn about $62,371 annually.
Rutgers University Camden produces some of the highest-paid graduates in general english language literature, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the city of Camden, Rutgers University Camden is a public institution. Early-career general english language literature graduates from Rutgers University Camden make a median of around $53,234 per year.
Students chasing top earnings in general english language literature will find them at Rutgers University New Brunswick, which ranked #5. Set in the city of New Brunswick, Rutgers University New Brunswick is a public institution. Early-career general english language literature graduates from Rutgers University New Brunswick make a median of around $53,234 per year.
This ranking is produced 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 · 5 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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