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 16 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.
College Of Saint Benedict tops our 2026 list of the highest-paying general english language literature schools in Minnesota. College Of Saint Benedict is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Saint Joseph. After graduating, general english language literature degree recipients from College Of Saint Benedict typically earn about $56,266 annually.
Students chasing top earnings in general english language literature will find them at Concordia College At Moorhead, which ranked #2. Set in the suburb of Moorhead, Concordia College At Moorhead is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career general english language literature graduates from Concordia College At Moorhead make a median of around $53,167 per year.
Minnesota State University Mankato produces some of the highest-paid graduates in general english language literature, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the city of Mankato, Minnesota State University Mankato is a public institution. After graduating, general english language literature degree recipients from Minnesota State University Mankato typically earn about $74,553 annually.
University Of Minnesota Morris produces some of the highest-paid graduates in general english language literature, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the town of Morris, University Of Minnesota Morris is a public institution. Early-career general english language literature graduates from University Of Minnesota Morris make a median of around $51,435 per year.
Strong graduate earnings at Winona State University earned it the #5 place for general english language literature. Located in the town of Winona, Winona State University is a public institution. After graduating, general english language literature degree recipients from Winona State University typically earn about $41,279 annually.
Northwestern College Minnesota earned the #6 position for general english language literature graduate earnings this year. Set in the suburb of Saint Paul, Northwestern College Minnesota is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, general english language literature degree recipients from Northwestern College Minnesota typically earn about $41,237 annually.
University Of Minnesota Duluth ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general english language literature schools. Located in the city of Duluth, University Of Minnesota Duluth is a public institution. Students who complete the general english language literature program here go on to a median salary of roughly $44,130.
University Of Minnesota Twin Cities earned the #8 position for general english language literature graduate earnings this year. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a public school located in the city of Minneapolis. General English Language Literature graduates of University Of Minnesota Twin Cities earn a median of about $48,382 a year early in their careers.
St Olaf College landed the #9 spot for general english language literature salaries this year. Set in the town of Northfield, St Olaf College is a private not-for-profit institution. General English Language Literature graduates of St Olaf College earn a median of about $50,310 a year early in their careers.
Hamline University placed #10 among the highest-paying schools for general english language literature. Hamline University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Saint Paul. After graduating, general english language literature degree recipients from Hamline University typically earn about $52,010 annually.
Metropolitan State University ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying general english language literature schools. Set in the city of Saint Paul, Metropolitan State University is a public institution. Students who complete the general english language literature program here go on to a median salary of roughly $40,744.
St Catherine University earned the #12 position for general english language literature graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Saint Paul, St Catherine 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 $36,350.
Gustavus Adolphus College placed #13 among the highest-paying schools for general english language literature. Located in the town of Saint Peter, Gustavus Adolphus College is a private not-for-profit institution. General English Language Literature graduates of Gustavus Adolphus College earn a median of about $40,135 a year early in their careers.
Minnesota State University Moorhead came in at #14 for general english language literature graduate earnings this year. Minnesota State University Moorhead is a public school located in the suburb of Moorhead. Early-career general english language literature graduates from Minnesota State University Moorhead make a median of around $40,205 per year.
Saint Cloud State University earned the #15 position for general english language literature graduate earnings this year. Saint Cloud State University is a public school located in the city of Saint Cloud. Students who complete the general english language literature program here go on to a median salary of roughly $38,235.
Carleton College placed #16 among the highest-paying schools for general english language literature. Located in the town of Northfield, Carleton College is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, general english language literature degree recipients from Carleton College typically earn about $20,780 annually.
This list is compiled 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 · 16 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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