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 highest-paying schools turn a general english language literature degree into the strongest early-career earnings.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 6 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.
The University Of Texas Pan American earned the #1 spot for highest-paid general english language literature graduates in the Southwest Region. Located in the city of Edinburg, The University Of Texas Pan American is a public institution. General English Language Literature graduates of The University Of Texas Pan American earn a median of about $59,973 a year early in their careers.
Strong graduate earnings at The University Of Texas At Tyler earned it the #2 place for general english language literature. Set in the city of Tyler, The University Of Texas At Tyler is a public institution. Students who complete the general english language literature program here go on to a median salary of roughly $52,748.
Arizona State University came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general english language literature schools. Arizona State University is a public school located in the city of Tempe. Early-career general english language literature graduates from Arizona State University make a median of around $67,088 per year.
Arizona State University Skysong produces some of the highest-paid graduates in general english language literature, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the city of Scottsdale, Arizona State University Skysong is a public institution. Students who complete the general english language literature program here go on to a median salary of roughly $52,030.
The University Of Texas At Austin produces some of the highest-paid graduates in general english language literature, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the city of Austin, The University Of Texas At Austin is a public institution. After graduating, general english language literature degree recipients from The University Of Texas At Austin typically earn about $59,797 annually.
New Mexico State University Main Campus earned the #6 position for general english language literature graduate earnings this year. New Mexico State University Main Campus is a public school located in the suburb of Las Cruces. After graduating, general english language literature degree recipients from New Mexico State University Main Campus typically earn about $46,235 annually.
This list is compiled 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 · 6 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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