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 highest-paying schools turn a general english language literature degree into the strongest early-career earnings.
For its 2026 highest-paid-graduates ranking, College Factual looked at 32 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.
Our analysis ranked Lafayette College the top school for general english language literature graduate earnings in Pennsylvania. Located in the suburb of Easton, Lafayette College is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, general english language literature degree recipients from Lafayette College typically earn about $74,426 annually.
Lehigh University produces some of the highest-paid graduates in general english language literature, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Bethlehem, Lehigh University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career general english language literature graduates from Lehigh University make a median of around $62,083 per year.
A rank of #3 makes Kutztown University Of Pennsylvania one of the highest-paying schools for general english language literature. Set in the town of Kutztown, Kutztown University Of Pennsylvania is a public institution. General English Language Literature graduates of Kutztown University Of Pennsylvania earn a median of about $52,157 a year early in their careers.
Villanova University came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general english language literature schools. Located 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 $70,587.
West Chester University Of Pennsylvania produces some of the highest-paid graduates in general english language literature, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the suburb of West Chester, West Chester University Of Pennsylvania is a public institution. 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 ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general english language literature schools. Located in the suburb of Bryn Mawr, Bryn Mawr College is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, general english language literature degree recipients from Bryn Mawr College typically earn about $50,200 annually.
Albright College landed the #7 spot for general english language literature salaries this year. Albright College is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Reading. After graduating, general english language literature degree recipients from Albright College typically earn about $49,977 annually.
University Of Pennsylvania ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general english language literature schools. University Of Pennsylvania is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia. After graduating, general english language literature degree recipients from University Of Pennsylvania typically earn about $59,903 annually.
Allegheny College placed #9 among the highest-paying schools for general english language literature. Located in the town of Meadville, Allegheny College is a private not-for-profit institution. General English Language Literature graduates of Allegheny College earn a median of about $47,913 a year early in their careers.
Gettysburg College placed #10 among the highest-paying schools for general english language literature. Located in the town of Gettysburg, Gettysburg College is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, general english language literature degree recipients from Gettysburg College typically earn about $58,130 annually.
Point Park University placed #11 among the highest-paying schools for general english language literature. Point Park University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Pittsburgh. Early-career general english language literature graduates from Point Park University make a median of around $46,934 per year.
Westminster College Pa landed the #12 spot for general english language literature salaries this year. Located in the rural area of New Wilmington, Westminster College Pa is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, general english language literature degree recipients from Westminster College Pa typically earn about $46,666 annually.
Saint Josephs University came in at #13 for general english language literature graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Philadelphia, Saint Josephs University is a private not-for-profit institution. General English Language Literature graduates of Saint Josephs University earn a median of about $67,199 a year early in their careers.
Bucknell University ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general english language literature schools. Set in the town of Lewisburg, Bucknell University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career general english language literature graduates from Bucknell University make a median of around $61,250 per year.
Lycoming College earned the #15 position for general english language literature graduate earnings this year. Lycoming College is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Williamsport. After graduating, general english language literature degree recipients from Lycoming College typically earn about $44,374 annually.
Lebanon Valley College landed the #16 spot for general english language literature salaries this year. Set in the suburb of Annville, Lebanon Valley College is a private not-for-profit institution. General English Language Literature graduates of Lebanon Valley College earn a median of about $49,572 a year early in their careers.
Washington And Jefferson College came in at #17 for general english language literature graduate earnings this year. Washington And Jefferson College is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Washington. Students who complete the general english language literature program here go on to a median salary of roughly $53,369.
Mercyhurst College came in at #18 for general english language literature graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Erie, Mercyhurst College is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career general english language literature graduates from Mercyhurst College make a median of around $41,434 per year.
Dickinson College came in at #19 for general english language literature graduate earnings this year. Dickinson College is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Carlisle. Students who complete the general english language literature program here go on to a median salary of roughly $59,365.
Millersville University Of Pennsylvania came in at #20 for general english language literature graduate earnings this year. Millersville University Of Pennsylvania is a public school located in the suburb of Millersville. General English Language Literature graduates of Millersville University Of Pennsylvania earn a median of about $42,223 a year early in their careers.
Duquesne University placed #21 among the highest-paying schools for general english language literature. Duquesne University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Pittsburgh. After graduating, general english language literature degree recipients from Duquesne University typically earn about $49,461 annually.
Arcadia University landed the #22 spot for general english language literature salaries this year. Set in the suburb of Glenside, Arcadia University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career general english language literature graduates from Arcadia University make a median of around $38,833 per year.
Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania earned the #23 position for general english language literature graduate earnings this year. Located in the town of Slippery Rock, Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania is a public institution. General English Language Literature graduates of Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania earn a median of about $44,029 a year early in their careers.
East Stroudsburg University Of Pennsylvania earned the #24 position for general english language literature graduate earnings this year. Set in the town of East Stroudsburg, East Stroudsburg University Of Pennsylvania is a public institution. Early-career general english language literature graduates from East Stroudsburg University Of Pennsylvania make a median of around $50,819 per year.
Shippensburg University Of Pennsylvania came in at #25 for general english language literature graduate earnings this year. Shippensburg University Of Pennsylvania is a public school located in the town of Shippensburg. After graduating, general english language literature degree recipients from Shippensburg University Of Pennsylvania typically earn about $46,672 annually.
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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 · 32 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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