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English at Augustana University

Sioux Falls, SD · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · English Language and Literature, General

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $36,247/yr (19% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (61% exposed)

Job Market Large (73,200 openings/yr)

ROI 3.2x earnings multiple

Ranked #317 of 493 English Language and Literature, General programs

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	$498K	$497K	$464K
Earnings Multiple	3.2x	3.2x	3.0x
Probability of Field Employment	48%	41%	29%
DegreeOutlook Score	27	27	19

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$156,760

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$98,892

37% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$24,625

8.2 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$47,658

31% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $36,247/yr, edging above the $30,427 national average for English — a modest premium that suggests solid regional demand.

At 3.2x tuition cost in decade earnings, the ROI is moderate. This program pays for itself, but it's not a financial slam-dunk.

The 7% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some English career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

At $24,625 against $36,247/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

A #317 ranking among 493 English programs places Augustana University in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

A 31% earnings increase from $36,247 to $47,658 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

About Augustana University

With a 59% acceptance rate, Augustana University is moderately selective, with a smaller student body of 1,818 in Sioux Falls, SD. The average net cost of $98,892 over four years represents a 37% discount from published tuition.

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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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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 27/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for English at Augustana University?

At 27/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring English programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.

Should I worry about AI if I study English at Augustana University?

The 61% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →