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.
College Factual analyzed 38 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.
Rice University earned the #1 spot for highest-paid general english language literature graduates in Texas. Set in the city of Houston, Rice University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career general english language literature graduates from Rice University make a median of around $60,641 per year.
Strong graduate earnings at Southern Methodist University earned it the #2 place for general english language literature. Located in the suburb of Dallas, Southern Methodist University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, general english language literature degree recipients from Southern Methodist University typically earn about $73,804 annually.
Students chasing top earnings in general english language literature will find them at University Of Houston Clear Lake, which ranked #3. Located in the city of Houston, University Of Houston Clear Lake is a public institution. General English Language Literature graduates of University Of Houston Clear Lake earn a median of about $56,987 a year early in their careers.
Strong graduate earnings at Texas A And M University Kingsville earned it the #4 place for general english language literature. Set in the town of Kingsville, Texas A And M University Kingsville is a public institution. General English Language Literature graduates of Texas A And M University Kingsville earn a median of about $50,852 a year early in their careers.
Texas Womans University came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general english language literature schools. Texas Womans University is a public school located in the city of Denton. Early-career general english language literature graduates from Texas Womans University make a median of around $56,422 per year.
The University Of Texas At Arlington came in at #6 for general english language literature graduate earnings this year. The University Of Texas At Arlington is a public school located in the city of Arlington. General English Language Literature graduates of The University Of Texas At Arlington earn a median of about $52,557 a year early in their careers.
Baylor University landed the #7 spot for general english language literature salaries this year. Set in the city of Waco, Baylor University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career general english language literature graduates from Baylor University make a median of around $45,023 per year.
Austin College came in at #8 for general english language literature graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Sherman, Austin 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 $44,584.
Texas A And M University Commerce placed #9 among the highest-paying schools for general english language literature. Located in the town of Commerce, Texas A And M University Commerce is a public institution. Early-career general english language literature graduates from Texas A And M University Commerce make a median of around $43,470 per year.
The University Of Texas At Austin landed the #10 spot for general english language literature salaries this year. Set in the city of Austin, The University Of Texas At Austin is a public institution. Students who complete the general english language literature program here go on to a median salary of roughly $55,256.
St Marys University landed the #11 spot for general english language literature salaries this year. St Marys University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of San Antonio. After graduating, general english language literature degree recipients from St Marys University typically earn about $44,831 annually.
Sam Houston State University earned the #12 position for general english language literature graduate earnings this year. Located in the town of Huntsville, Sam Houston State University is a public institution. General English Language Literature graduates of Sam Houston State University earn a median of about $49,173 a year early in their careers.
Texas A And M University College Station placed #13 among the highest-paying schools for general english language literature. Texas A And M University College Station is a public school located in the city of College Station. After graduating, general english language literature degree recipients from Texas A And M University College Station typically earn about $53,489 annually.
University Of The Incarnate Word placed #14 among the highest-paying schools for general english language literature. University Of The Incarnate Word is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of San Antonio. Early-career general english language literature graduates from University Of The Incarnate Word make a median of around $39,772 per year.
University Of Houston landed the #15 spot for general english language literature salaries this year. Set in the city of Houston, University Of Houston is a public institution. General English Language Literature graduates of University Of Houston earn a median of about $51,077 a year early in their careers.
Texas A And M University San Antonio landed the #16 spot for general english language literature salaries this year. Located in the city of San Antonio, Texas A And M University San Antonio is a public institution. General English Language Literature graduates of Texas A And M University San Antonio earn a median of about $39,152 a year early in their careers.
University Of North Texas earned the #17 position for general english language literature graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Denton, University Of North Texas is a public institution. After graduating, general english language literature degree recipients from University Of North Texas typically earn about $47,966 annually.
Texas State University San Marcos landed the #18 spot for general english language literature salaries this year. Texas State University San Marcos is a public school located in the city of San Marcos. General English Language Literature graduates of Texas State University San Marcos earn a median of about $48,448 a year early in their careers.
Texas Tech University came in at #19 for general english language literature graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Lubbock, Texas Tech University is a public institution. After graduating, general english language literature degree recipients from Texas Tech University typically earn about $55,277 annually.
The University Of Texas At San Antonio placed #20 among the highest-paying schools for general english language literature. The University Of Texas At San Antonio is a public school located in the city of San Antonio. Early-career general english language literature graduates from The University Of Texas At San Antonio make a median of around $47,446 per year.
The University Of Texas At Tyler came in at #21 for general english language literature graduate earnings this year. Located 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 $35,313.
University Of Houston Downtown ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general english language literature schools. University Of Houston Downtown is a public school located in the city of Houston. Early-career general english language literature graduates from University Of Houston Downtown make a median of around $43,319 per year.
Saint Edwards University landed the #23 spot for general english language literature salaries this year. Saint Edwards University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Austin. Students who complete the general english language literature program here go on to a median salary of roughly $37,142.
University Of Dallas earned the #24 position for general english language literature graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Irving, University Of Dallas is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, general english language literature degree recipients from University Of Dallas typically earn about $39,972 annually.
West Texas A And M University ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general english language literature schools. Set in the town of Canyon, West Texas A And M University is a public institution. General English Language Literature graduates of West Texas A And M University earn a median of about $43,924 a year early in their careers.
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s highest-paid general english language literature ranking:
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 · 38 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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