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. A top-earning program sends graduates into careers with strong starting pay.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 11 schools on the early-career earnings of their general english language literature graduates.
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Below are the schools whose general english language literature graduates go on to earn the most.
Wofford College tops our 2026 list of the highest-paying general english language literature schools in South Carolina. Set in the city of Spartanburg, Wofford College is a private not-for-profit institution. General English Language Literature graduates of Wofford College earn a median of about $71,588 a year early in their careers.
Presbyterian College produces some of the highest-paid graduates in general english language literature, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the town of Clinton, Presbyterian 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 $44,443.
A rank of #3 makes Clemson University one of the highest-paying schools for general english language literature. Clemson University is a public school located in the suburb of Clemson. Early-career general english language literature graduates from Clemson University make a median of around $47,644 per year.
Francis Marion University produces some of the highest-paid graduates in general english language literature, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the rural area of Florence, Francis Marion University is a public institution. Early-career general english language literature graduates from Francis Marion University make a median of around $37,688 per year.
Students chasing top earnings in general english language literature will find them at College Of Charleston, which ranked #5. Located in the city of Charleston, College Of Charleston is a public institution. After graduating, general english language literature degree recipients from College Of Charleston typically earn about $46,059 annually.
University Of South Carolina Columbia came in at #6 for general english language literature graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Columbia, University Of South Carolina Columbia is a public institution. General English Language Literature graduates of University Of South Carolina Columbia earn a median of about $46,297 a year early in their careers.
Winthrop University came in at #7 for general english language literature graduate earnings this year. Winthrop University is a public school located in the city of Rock Hill. Students who complete the general english language literature program here go on to a median salary of roughly $40,259.
Coastal Carolina University landed the #8 spot for general english language literature salaries this year. Set in the city of Conway, Coastal Carolina University is a public institution. General English Language Literature graduates of Coastal Carolina University earn a median of about $39,198 a year early in their careers.
University Of South Carolina Upstate placed #9 among the highest-paying schools for general english language literature. University Of South Carolina Upstate is a public school located in the suburb of Spartanburg. Students who complete the general english language literature program here go on to a median salary of roughly $30,150.
University Of South Carolina Aiken came in at #10 for general english language literature graduate earnings this year. University Of South Carolina Aiken is a public school located in the suburb of Aiken. Students who complete the general english language literature program here go on to a median salary of roughly $27,546.
Furman University came in at #11 for general english language literature graduate earnings this year. Set in the suburb of Greenville, Furman University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career general english language literature graduates from Furman University make a median of around $16,583 per year.
The ranking above is published 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 · 11 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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