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. A top-earning program sends graduates into careers with strong starting pay.
College Factual analyzed 7 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the highest-paying general english language literature schools.
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Below are the schools whose general english language literature graduates go on to earn the most.
Dartmouth College earned the #1 spot for highest-paid general english language literature graduates in New Hampshire. 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.
A rank of #2 makes Saint Anselm College one of the highest-paying schools for general english language literature. 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.
A rank of #3 makes Keene State College one of the highest-paying schools for general english language literature. Located in the town of Keene, Keene State College is a public institution. Students who complete the general english language literature program here go on to a median salary of roughly $52,901.
Students chasing top earnings in general english language literature will find them at University Of New Hampshire At Manchester, which ranked #4. University Of New Hampshire At Manchester is a public school located in the city of Manchester. Early-career general english language literature graduates from University Of New Hampshire At Manchester make a median of around $50,158 per year.
Students chasing top earnings in general english language literature will find them at University Of New Hampshire Main Campus, which ranked #5. Set in the town of Durham, University Of New Hampshire Main Campus is a public institution. General English Language Literature graduates of University Of New Hampshire Main Campus earn a median of about $50,158 a year early in their careers.
Southern New Hampshire University earned the #6 position for general english language literature graduate earnings this year. Southern New Hampshire University is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Manchester. Early-career general english language literature graduates from Southern New Hampshire University make a median of around $49,577 per year.
Plymouth State University came in at #7 for general english language literature graduate earnings this year. Located in the town of Plymouth, Plymouth State University is a public institution. Students who complete the general english language literature program here go on to a median salary of roughly $44,639.
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 · 7 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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