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 schools below stand out for the salaries their general english language literature graduates go on to command.
College Factual analyzed 26 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.
Leading the list is Colorado College, our #1 for general english language literature graduate salaries in the Rocky Mountains Region. Located in the city of Colorado Springs, Colorado College is a private not-for-profit institution. General English Language Literature graduates of Colorado College earn a median of about $45,588 a year early in their careers.
Students chasing top earnings in general english language literature will find them at University Of Utah, which ranked #2. Set in the city of Salt Lake City, University Of Utah is a public institution. General English Language Literature graduates of University Of Utah earn a median of about $52,921 a year early in their careers.
Students chasing top earnings in general english language literature will find them at Salt Lake Community College, which ranked #3. Set in the suburb of Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Community College is a public institution. Early-career general english language literature graduates from Salt Lake Community College make a median of around $35,116 per year.
A rank of #4 makes University Of Idaho one of the highest-paying schools for general english language literature. Set in the town of Moscow, University Of Idaho is a public institution. Early-career general english language literature graduates from University Of Idaho make a median of around $42,473 per year.
Dixie State College Of Utah produces some of the highest-paid graduates in general english language literature, landing the #5 spot this year. Dixie State College Of Utah is a public school located in the city of Saint George. Early-career general english language literature graduates from Dixie State College Of Utah make a median of around $40,629 per year.
University Of Colorado Denver landed the #6 spot for general english language literature salaries this year. Located in the city of Denver, University Of Colorado Denver is a public institution. Students who complete the general english language literature program here go on to a median salary of roughly $47,668.
Weber State University earned the #7 position for general english language literature graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Ogden, Weber State University is a public institution. After graduating, general english language literature degree recipients from Weber State University typically earn about $48,433 annually.
Metropolitan State College Of Denver landed the #8 spot for general english language literature salaries this year. Metropolitan State College Of Denver is a public school located in the city of Denver. After graduating, general english language literature degree recipients from Metropolitan State College Of Denver typically earn about $44,413 annually.
Westminster College Utah landed the #9 spot for general english language literature salaries this year. Westminster College Utah is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Salt Lake City. Early-career general english language literature graduates from Westminster College Utah make a median of around $39,026 per year.
Utah State University ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general english language literature schools. Set in the city of Logan, Utah State University is a public institution. Early-career general english language literature graduates from Utah State University make a median of around $48,621 per year.
Brigham Young University Provo ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general english language literature schools. Brigham Young University Provo is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Provo. Students who complete the general english language literature program here go on to a median salary of roughly $52,556.
University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs landed the #12 spot for general english language literature salaries this year. Set in the city of Colorado Springs, University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs is a public institution. Early-career general english language literature graduates from University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs make a median of around $43,163 per year.
University Of Wyoming earned the #13 position for general english language literature graduate earnings this year. Located in the town of Laramie, University Of Wyoming is a public institution. After graduating, general english language literature degree recipients from University Of Wyoming typically earn about $43,171 annually.
University Of Northern Colorado earned the #14 position for general english language literature graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Greeley, University Of Northern Colorado is a public institution. Early-career general english language literature graduates from University Of Northern Colorado make a median of around $47,523 per year.
Montana State University earned the #15 position for general english language literature graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Bozeman, Montana State University is a public institution. General English Language Literature graduates of Montana State University earn a median of about $43,101 a year early in their careers.
Idaho State University came in at #16 for general english language literature graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Pocatello, Idaho State University is a public institution. After graduating, general english language literature degree recipients from Idaho State University typically earn about $44,106 annually.
Mesa State College placed #17 among the highest-paying schools for general english language literature. Located in the city of Grand Junction, Mesa State College is a public institution. Students who complete the general english language literature program here go on to a median salary of roughly $40,725.
Utah Valley University ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general english language literature schools. Utah Valley University is a public school located in the city of Orem. General English Language Literature graduates of Utah Valley University earn a median of about $43,215 a year early in their careers.
University Of Denver landed the #19 spot for general english language literature salaries this year. Set in the city of Denver, University Of Denver is a private not-for-profit institution. General English Language Literature graduates of University Of Denver earn a median of about $43,097 a year early in their careers.
Colorado State University Fort Collins ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general english language literature schools. Set in the city of Fort Collins, Colorado State University Fort Collins is a public institution. After graduating, general english language literature degree recipients from Colorado State University Fort Collins typically earn about $46,593 annually.
University Of Colorado Boulder placed #21 among the highest-paying schools for general english language literature. Located in the city of Boulder, University Of Colorado Boulder is a public institution. Early-career general english language literature graduates from University Of Colorado Boulder make a median of around $38,936 per year.
Brigham Young University Idaho earned the #22 position for general english language literature graduate earnings this year. Set in the town of Rexburg, Brigham Young University Idaho is a private not-for-profit institution. General English Language Literature graduates of Brigham Young University Idaho earn a median of about $40,714 a year early in their careers.
Fort Lewis College came in at #23 for general english language literature graduate earnings this year. Fort Lewis College is a public school located in the town of Durango. Early-career general english language literature graduates from Fort Lewis College make a median of around $42,504 per year.
Colorado State University Pueblo placed #24 among the highest-paying schools for general english language literature. Colorado State University Pueblo is a public school located in the city of Pueblo. After graduating, general english language literature degree recipients from Colorado State University Pueblo typically earn about $38,952 annually.
The University Of Montana came in at #25 for general english language literature graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Missoula, The University Of Montana is a public institution. After graduating, general english language literature degree recipients from The University Of Montana typically earn about $41,456 annually.
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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 · 26 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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