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.
For its 2026 highest-paid-graduates ranking, College Factual looked at 4 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 Southern Mississippi earned the #1 spot for highest-paid general english language literature graduates in Mississippi. University Of Southern Mississippi is a public school located in the city of Hattiesburg. After graduating, general english language literature degree recipients from University Of Southern Mississippi typically earn about $38,298 annually.
A rank of #2 makes William Carey University one of the highest-paying schools for general english language literature. Set in the city of Hattiesburg, William Carey 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 $36,187.
A rank of #3 makes Mississippi State University one of the highest-paying schools for general english language literature. Located in the town of Mississippi State, Mississippi State University is a public institution. General English Language Literature graduates of Mississippi State University earn a median of about $42,693 a year early in their careers.
A rank of #4 makes University Of Mississippi Main Campus one of the highest-paying schools for general english language literature. Located in the town of University, University Of Mississippi Main Campus is a public institution. Early-career general english language literature graduates from University Of Mississippi Main Campus make a median of around $37,297 per year.
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 · 4 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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