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English at Angelo State University

San Angelo, TX · Public · Bachelor's Degree · English Language and Literature, General
34 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
34
Optimistic
34
Base Case
28
Pessimistic
Earnings $33,087/yr (9% vs median)
AI Risk Very High (61% exposed)
Job Market Large (73,200 openings/yr)
ROI 13.4x earnings multiple (6.1x out-of-state)
Ranked #150 of 493 English Language and Literature, General programs Top 50%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to English graduates.

Optimistic
No Disruption		 Base Case
Gradual AI		 Pessimistic
Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings $439K $446K $428K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 13.2x 13.4x 12.9x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 6.0x 6.1x 5.8x
Probability of Field Employment 48% 41% 29%
DegreeOutlook Score 34 34 28

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$33,276
Out-of-state: $73,596 (6.1x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$51,660
-55% less than sticker · See by income

Program Analysis

Angelo State University's English graduates start at $33,087/yr — above the $30,427 national average, though not by a wide margin.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 13.4x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI English programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in English's typical career paths, with 61% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 2% gap from the optimistic case.

At #150 of 493 English programs, Angelo State University scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

About Angelo State University

A 79% acceptance rate means Angelo State University is accessible to most applicants, serving 5,515 students in San Angelo, TX.

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Top Career Paths

English language and literature teachers, postsecondary $78,270/yr
Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education $64,580/yr
Proofreaders and copy markers $49,210/yr
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English at Other Schools

Georgetown University ($52,122) University of Houston-Clear Lake ($50,876) Monmouth University ($50,737) Brown University ($50,437) Northeastern University ($49,639) Northeastern University Professional Programs ($49,639) Bowdoin College ($49,421) Williams College ($49,340)

Other Majors at Angelo State University

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing ($73,544) Civil Engineering ($56,688) International Relations and National Security Studies ($53,246) Marketing ($42,712) Finance and Financial Management Services ($42,309) Social Work ($38,771) Accounting and Related Services ($37,373) Business Administration, Management and Operations ($35,958)

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Trade programs often mean less time in school, lower student debt, and hands-on career paths that tend to be more resilient to AI disruption.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for English at Angelo State University?
A score of 34/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for English. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.
Will AI replace English careers?
With 61% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $428,101 in decade earnings vs $438,749 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →