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. A top-earning program sends graduates into careers with strong starting pay.
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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Below are the schools whose general english language literature graduates go on to earn the most.
Our analysis ranked Minnesota State University Mankato the top school for general english language literature graduate earnings in the The Plains States Region. Set in the city of Mankato, Minnesota State University Mankato is a public institution. Early-career general english language literature graduates from Minnesota State University Mankato make a median of around $77,544 per year.
University Of Missouri St Louis produces some of the highest-paid graduates in general english language literature, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, University Of Missouri St Louis is a public institution. General English Language Literature graduates of University Of Missouri St Louis earn a median of about $48,772 a year early in their careers.
Students chasing top earnings in general english language literature will find them at University Of Iowa, which ranked #3. Set in the city of Iowa City, University Of Iowa is a public institution. Students who complete the general english language literature program here go on to a median salary of roughly $59,012.
Iowa State University produces some of the highest-paid graduates in general english language literature, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the city of Ames, Iowa State University is a public institution. Students who complete the general english language literature program here go on to a median salary of roughly $58,185.
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 · 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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