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.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 58 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.
Our analysis ranked Dartmouth College the top school for general english language literature graduate earnings in the New England Region. Dartmouth College is a private not-for-profit school located in the town of Hanover. General English Language Literature graduates of Dartmouth College earn a median of about $90,619 a year early in their careers.
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. Early-career general english language literature graduates from Middlebury College make a median of around $75,793 per year.
Sacred Heart University came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general english language literature schools. Set in the suburb of Fairfield, Sacred Heart University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, general english language literature degree recipients from Sacred Heart University typically earn about $59,202 annually.
College Of The Holy Cross came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general english language literature schools. Set in the city of Worcester, College Of The Holy Cross is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, general english language literature degree recipients from College Of The Holy Cross typically earn about $81,948 annually.
A rank of #5 makes Williams College one of the highest-paying schools for general english language literature. Williams College is a private not-for-profit school located in the town of Williamstown. Students who complete the general english language literature program here go on to a median salary of roughly $65,491.
Brown University landed the #6 spot for general english language literature salaries this year. Located in the city of Providence, Brown 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 $55,673.
Northeastern University earned the #7 position for general english language literature graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Boston, Northeastern 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 $53,709.
Stonehill College ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general english language literature schools. Located in the suburb of Easton, Stonehill College is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, general english language literature degree recipients from Stonehill College typically earn about $60,159 annually.
Yale University earned the #9 position for general english language literature graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of New Haven, Yale University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, general english language literature degree recipients from Yale University typically earn about $62,925 annually.
Simmons College earned the #10 position for general english language literature graduate earnings this year. Simmons College is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston. Early-career general english language literature graduates from Simmons College make a median of around $49,531 per year.
Bowdoin College earned the #11 position for general english language literature graduate earnings this year. Located in the town of Brunswick, Bowdoin College is a private not-for-profit institution. General English Language Literature graduates of Bowdoin College earn a median of about $49,421 a year early in their careers.
Wellesley College earned the #12 position for general english language literature graduate earnings this year. Located in the suburb of Wellesley, Wellesley College is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, general english language literature degree recipients from Wellesley College typically earn about $64,206 annually.
Quinnipiac University placed #13 among the highest-paying schools for general english language literature. Quinnipiac University is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Hamden. Early-career general english language literature graduates from Quinnipiac University make a median of around $48,262 per year.
Bates College placed #14 among the highest-paying schools for general english language literature. Located in the city of Lewiston, Bates 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 $60,044.
Boston College ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general english language literature schools. Boston College is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chestnut Hill. General English Language Literature graduates of Boston College earn a median of about $69,837 a year early in their careers.
Providence College earned the #16 position for general english language literature graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Providence, Providence 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 $57,791.
Saint Anselm College landed the #17 spot for general english language literature salaries this year. Set in the suburb of Manchester, Saint Anselm College is a private not-for-profit institution. General English Language Literature graduates of Saint Anselm College earn a median of about $63,982 a year early in their careers.
Lesley University landed the #18 spot for general english language literature salaries this year. Lesley University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Cambridge. General English Language Literature graduates of Lesley University earn a median of about $58,722 a year early in their careers.
Tufts University landed the #19 spot for general english language literature salaries this year. Set in the suburb of Medford, Tufts University is a private not-for-profit institution. General English Language Literature graduates of Tufts University earn a median of about $63,266 a year early in their careers.
Keene State College landed the #20 spot for general english language literature salaries this year. Keene State College is a public school located in the town of Keene. Early-career general english language literature graduates from Keene State College make a median of around $52,901 per year.
Harvard University came in at #21 for general english language literature graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Cambridge, Harvard University is a private not-for-profit institution. General English Language Literature graduates of Harvard University earn a median of about $64,155 a year early in their careers.
Brandeis University landed the #22 spot for general english language literature salaries this year. Brandeis University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Waltham. Students who complete the general english language literature program here go on to a median salary of roughly $49,384.
Westfield State University ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general english language literature schools. Westfield State University is a public school located in the suburb of Westfield. Early-career general english language literature graduates from Westfield State University make a median of around $43,352 per year.
Assumption College ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general english language literature schools. Located in the city of Worcester, Assumption 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 $56,622.
Amherst College came in at #25 for general english language literature graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Amherst, Amherst 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 $41,979.
These schools also send general english language literature graduates into strong-paying careers this year:
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 · 58 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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