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. 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 4 schools on the early-career earnings of their general english language literature graduates.
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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.
Our analysis ranked Bowdoin College the top school for general english language literature graduate earnings in Maine. Bowdoin College is a private not-for-profit school located in the town of Brunswick. Early-career general english language literature graduates from Bowdoin College make a median of around $49,421 per year.
Students chasing top earnings in general english language literature will find them at Bates College, which ranked #2. Located in the city of Lewiston, Bates College is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, general english language literature degree recipients from Bates College typically earn about $60,044 annually.
A rank of #3 makes University Of Southern Maine one of the highest-paying schools for general english language literature. Set in the city of Portland, University Of Southern Maine is a public institution. Students who complete the general english language literature program here go on to a median salary of roughly $42,854.
A rank of #4 makes University Of Maine one of the highest-paying schools for general english language literature. University Of Maine is a public school located in the suburb of Orono. Early-career general english language literature graduates from University Of Maine make a median of around $42,127 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 · 4 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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