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.
College Factual analyzed 10 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.
Centre College tops our 2026 list of the highest-paying general english language literature schools in Kentucky. Set in the town of Danville, Centre College is a private not-for-profit institution. General English Language Literature graduates of Centre College earn a median of about $44,580 a year early in their careers.
Students chasing top earnings in general english language literature will find them at Morehead State University, which ranked #2. Located in the town of Morehead, Morehead State University is a public institution. Early-career general english language literature graduates from Morehead State University make a median of around $35,965 per year.
Strong graduate earnings at University Of Louisville earned it the #3 place for general english language literature. University Of Louisville is a public school located in the city of Louisville. General English Language Literature graduates of University Of Louisville earn a median of about $44,328 a year early in their careers.
A rank of #4 makes Murray State University one of the highest-paying schools for general english language literature. Located in the town of Murray, Murray State University is a public institution. After graduating, general english language literature degree recipients from Murray State University typically earn about $42,652 annually.
Students chasing top earnings in general english language literature will find them at Northern Kentucky University, which ranked #5. Located in the suburb of Highland Heights, Northern Kentucky University is a public institution. Early-career general english language literature graduates from Northern Kentucky University make a median of around $35,381 per year.
University Of Kentucky placed #6 among the highest-paying schools for general english language literature. Located in the city of Lexington, University Of Kentucky is a public institution. After graduating, general english language literature degree recipients from University Of Kentucky typically earn about $44,893 annually.
Bellarmine University earned the #7 position for general english language literature graduate earnings this year. Bellarmine University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Louisville. After graduating, general english language literature degree recipients from Bellarmine University typically earn about $32,295 annually.
Western Kentucky University came in at #8 for general english language literature graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Bowling Green, Western Kentucky University is a public institution. General English Language Literature graduates of Western Kentucky University earn a median of about $38,385 a year early in their careers.
Eastern Kentucky University came in at #9 for general english language literature graduate earnings this year. Eastern Kentucky University is a public school located in the town of Richmond. General English Language Literature graduates of Eastern Kentucky University earn a median of about $37,665 a year early in their careers.
Berea College landed the #10 spot for general english language literature salaries this year. Berea College is a private not-for-profit school located in the town of Berea. General English Language Literature graduates of Berea College earn a median of about $37,404 a year early in their careers.
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 · 10 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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