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.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 100 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.
Virginia Military Institute earned the #1 spot for highest-paid general english language literature graduates in the Southeast Region. Located in the town of Lexington, Virginia Military Institute is a public institution. Early-career general english language literature graduates from Virginia Military Institute make a median of around $73,619 per year.
Students chasing top earnings in general english language literature will find them at Rhodes College, which ranked #2. Rhodes College is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Memphis. After graduating, general english language literature degree recipients from Rhodes College typically earn about $57,062 annually.
Southern University And A And M College came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general english language literature schools. Located in the city of Baton Rouge, Southern University And A And M College is a public institution. General English Language Literature graduates of Southern University And A And M College earn a median of about $56,037 a year early in their careers.
Strong graduate earnings at University Of Virginia Main Campus earned it the #4 place for general english language literature. Set in the suburb of Charlottesville, University Of Virginia Main Campus is a public institution. General English Language Literature graduates of University Of Virginia Main Campus earn a median of about $65,660 a year early in their careers.
Wofford College produces some of the highest-paid graduates in general english language literature, landing the #5 spot this year. Wofford College is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Spartanburg. General English Language Literature graduates of Wofford College earn a median of about $71,588 a year early in their careers.
Elon University earned the #6 position for general english language literature graduate earnings this year. Located in the suburb of Elon, Elon University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, general english language literature degree recipients from Elon University typically earn about $67,741 annually.
Berry College landed the #7 spot for general english language literature salaries this year. Set in the suburb of Mount Berry, Berry College is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, general english language literature degree recipients from Berry College typically earn about $48,492 annually.
North Carolina Central University landed the #8 spot for general english language literature salaries this year. Located in the city of Durham, North Carolina Central University is a public institution. After graduating, general english language literature degree recipients from North Carolina Central University typically earn about $48,054 annually.
Bridgewater College placed #9 among the highest-paying schools for general english language literature. Located in the suburb of Bridgewater, Bridgewater 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 $47,436.
Vanderbilt University earned the #10 position for general english language literature graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Nashville, Vanderbilt 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 $65,369.
College Of William And Mary earned the #11 position for general english language literature graduate earnings this year. Located in the suburb of Williamsburg, College Of William And Mary is a public institution. After graduating, general english language literature degree recipients from College Of William And Mary typically earn about $55,995 annually.
Emory University ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general english language literature schools. Emory University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Atlanta. General English Language Literature graduates of Emory University earn a median of about $62,306 a year early in their careers.
University Of Montevallo earned the #13 position for general english language literature graduate earnings this year. University Of Montevallo is a public school located in the town of Montevallo. Early-career general english language literature graduates from University Of Montevallo make a median of around $46,333 per year.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University came in at #14 for general english language literature graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Blacksburg, Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University is a public institution. Early-career general english language literature graduates from Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University make a median of around $56,347 per year.
Wake Forest University earned the #15 position for general english language literature graduate earnings this year. Wake Forest University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Winston-Salem. After graduating, general english language literature degree recipients from Wake Forest University typically earn about $66,625 annually.
University Of Richmond ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general english language literature schools. Set in the city of University of Richmond, University Of Richmond is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career general english language literature graduates from University Of Richmond make a median of around $55,411 per year.
Centre College came in at #17 for general english language literature graduate earnings this year. Set in the town of Danville, Centre College is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career general english language literature graduates from Centre College make a median of around $44,580 per year.
Presbyterian College came in at #18 for general english language literature graduate earnings this year. Set in the town of Clinton, Presbyterian College is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, general english language literature degree recipients from Presbyterian College typically earn about $44,443 annually.
Spelman College earned the #19 position for general english language literature graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Atlanta, Spelman 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 $64,244.
Duke University ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general english language literature schools. Duke University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Durham. After graduating, general english language literature degree recipients from Duke University typically earn about $78,024 annually.
Longwood University placed #21 among the highest-paying schools for general english language literature. Longwood University is a public school located in the town of Farmville. Early-career general english language literature graduates from Longwood University make a median of around $48,248 per year.
Tennessee Technological University ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general english language literature schools. Located in the town of Cookeville, Tennessee Technological University is a public institution. Students who complete the general english language literature program here go on to a median salary of roughly $42,294.
Old Dominion University landed the #23 spot for general english language literature salaries this year. Set in the city of Norfolk, Old Dominion University is a public institution. Early-career general english language literature graduates from Old Dominion University make a median of around $51,643 per year.
Athens State University earned the #24 position for general english language literature graduate earnings this year. Located in the town of Athens, Athens State University is a public institution. General English Language Literature graduates of Athens State University earn a median of about $43,504 a year early in their careers.
Tulane University Of Louisiana came in at #25 for general english language literature graduate earnings this year. Tulane University Of Louisiana is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of New Orleans. After graduating, general english language literature degree recipients from Tulane University Of Louisiana typically earn about $58,614 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 · 100 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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