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. The schools below stand out for the salaries their general english language literature graduates go on to command.
For its 2026 highest-paid-graduates ranking, College Factual looked at 11 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.
University Of Central Missouri earned the #1 spot for highest-paid general english language literature graduates in Missouri. Set in the town of Warrensburg, University Of Central Missouri is a public institution. Students who complete the general english language literature program here go on to a median salary of roughly $50,464.
Strong graduate earnings at University Of Missouri St Louis earned it the #2 place for general english language literature. 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 $44,905 a year early in their careers.
A rank of #3 makes Saint Louis University Main Campus one of the highest-paying schools for general english language literature. Set in the city of Saint Louis, Saint Louis University Main Campus is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, general english language literature degree recipients from Saint Louis University Main Campus typically earn about $45,373 annually.
University Of Missouri Columbia produces some of the highest-paid graduates in general english language literature, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the city of Columbia, University Of Missouri Columbia is a public institution. After graduating, general english language literature degree recipients from University Of Missouri Columbia typically earn about $49,645 annually.
Webster University produces some of the highest-paid graduates in general english language literature, landing the #5 spot this year. Webster University is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Saint Louis. General English Language Literature graduates of Webster University earn a median of about $36,990 a year early in their careers.
University Of Missouri Kansas City landed the #6 spot for general english language literature salaries this year. Located in the city of Kansas City, University Of Missouri Kansas City is a public institution. Early-career general english language literature graduates from University Of Missouri Kansas City make a median of around $38,810 per year.
Truman State University came in at #7 for general english language literature graduate earnings this year. Located in the town of Kirksville, Truman State University is a public institution. General English Language Literature graduates of Truman State University earn a median of about $43,125 a year early in their careers.
Drury University placed #8 among the highest-paying schools for general english language literature. Located in the city of Springfield, Drury University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career general english language literature graduates from Drury University make a median of around $31,398 per year.
Drury University College Of Continuing Professional Studies came in at #9 for general english language literature graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Springfield, Drury University College Of Continuing Professional Studies is a private not-for-profit institution. General English Language Literature graduates of Drury University College Of Continuing Professional Studies earn a median of about $31,398 a year early in their careers.
Missouri State University Springfield came in at #10 for general english language literature graduate earnings this year. Missouri State University Springfield is a public school located in the city of Springfield. Students who complete the general english language literature program here go on to a median salary of roughly $36,439.
Columbia College Missouri landed the #11 spot for general english language literature salaries this year. Set in the city of Columbia, Columbia College Missouri is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career general english language literature graduates from Columbia College Missouri make a median of around $24,240 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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