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.
For its 2026 highest-paid-graduates ranking, College Factual looked at 9 schools to find where general english language literature graduates earn the most.
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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.
University Of Montevallo earned the #1 spot for highest-paid general english language literature graduates in Alabama. University Of Montevallo is a public school located in the town of Montevallo. Students who complete the general english language literature program here go on to a median salary of roughly $46,333.
Athens State University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general english language literature schools. Located in the town of Athens, Athens State University is a public institution. Early-career general english language literature graduates from Athens State University make a median of around $43,504 per year.
Strong graduate earnings at University Of South Alabama earned it the #3 place for general english language literature. Located in the city of Mobile, University Of South Alabama is a public institution. Students who complete the general english language literature program here go on to a median salary of roughly $42,442.
Jacksonville State University came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general english language literature schools. Set in the suburb of Jacksonville, Jacksonville State University is a public institution. Early-career general english language literature graduates from Jacksonville State University make a median of around $44,413 per year.
A rank of #5 makes Auburn University one of the highest-paying schools for general english language literature. Set in the city of Auburn, Auburn University is a public institution. After graduating, general english language literature degree recipients from Auburn University typically earn about $50,686 annually.
University Of Alabama At Birmingham ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general english language literature schools. Set in the city of Birmingham, University Of Alabama At Birmingham is a public institution. General English Language Literature graduates of University Of Alabama At Birmingham earn a median of about $36,019 a year early in their careers.
The University Of Alabama ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general english language literature schools. Set in the city of Tuscaloosa, The University Of Alabama is a public institution. Early-career general english language literature graduates from The University Of Alabama make a median of around $44,593 per year.
University Of North Alabama earned the #8 position for general english language literature graduate earnings this year. University Of North Alabama is a public school located in the city of Florence. After graduating, general english language literature degree recipients from University Of North Alabama typically earn about $42,599 annually.
Troy University earned the #9 position for general english language literature graduate earnings this year. Troy University is a public school located in the town of Troy. Early-career general english language literature graduates from Troy University make a median of around $32,570 per year.
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 · 9 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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