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. The schools below stand out for the salaries their general english language literature graduates go on to command.
College Factual analyzed 13 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.
University Of Miami tops our 2026 list of the highest-paying general english language literature schools in Florida. University Of Miami is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Coral Gables. General English Language Literature graduates of University Of Miami earn a median of about $70,837 a year early in their careers.
Students chasing top earnings in general english language literature will find them at University Of Florida, which ranked #2. Set in the city of Gainesville, University Of Florida is a public institution. After graduating, general english language literature degree recipients from University Of Florida typically earn about $54,531 annually.
Strong graduate earnings at Florida State University earned it the #3 place for general english language literature. Located in the city of Tallahassee, Florida State University is a public institution. After graduating, general english language literature degree recipients from Florida State University typically earn about $50,635 annually.
University Of Central Florida produces some of the highest-paid graduates in general english language literature, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the suburb of Orlando, University Of Central Florida is a public institution. After graduating, general english language literature degree recipients from University Of Central Florida typically earn about $44,571 annually.
Students chasing top earnings in general english language literature will find them at Florida Gulf Coast University, which ranked #5. Set in the suburb of Fort Myers, Florida Gulf Coast University is a public institution. Early-career general english language literature graduates from Florida Gulf Coast University make a median of around $48,650 per year.
University Of South Florida Main Campus landed the #6 spot for general english language literature salaries this year. University Of South Florida Main Campus is a public school located in the city of Tampa. Students who complete the general english language literature program here go on to a median salary of roughly $42,211.
Florida International University placed #7 among the highest-paying schools for general english language literature. Florida International University is a public school located in the suburb of Miami. After graduating, general english language literature degree recipients from Florida International University typically earn about $46,248 annually.
University Of North Florida came in at #8 for general english language literature graduate earnings this year. University Of North Florida is a public school located in the city of Jacksonville. Early-career general english language literature graduates from University Of North Florida make a median of around $43,520 per year.
Rollins College came in at #9 for general english language literature graduate earnings this year. Set in the suburb of Winter Park, Rollins 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 $44,944.
Florida Atlantic University placed #10 among the highest-paying schools for general english language literature. Florida Atlantic University is a public school located in the city of Boca Raton. Students who complete the general english language literature program here go on to a median salary of roughly $48,408.
Stetson University placed #11 among the highest-paying schools for general english language literature. Set in the city of DeLand, Stetson 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 $45,287.
The University Of West Florida came in at #12 for general english language literature graduate earnings this year. Located in the rural area of Pensacola, The University Of West Florida is a public institution. Students who complete the general english language literature program here go on to a median salary of roughly $35,798.
Flagler College St Augustine placed #13 among the highest-paying schools for general english language literature. Set in the suburb of Saint Augustine, Flagler College St Augustine is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career general english language literature graduates from Flagler College St Augustine make a median of around $37,707 per year.
This list is compiled 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 · 13 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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