English at Brigham Young University-Idaho

Rexburg, ID · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · English Language and Literature, General
35 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
36
Optimistic
35
Base Case
31
Pessimistic
Earnings $28,025/yr (-8% vs median)
AI Risk Very High (61% exposed)
Job Market Large (73,200 openings/yr)
ROI 25.3x earnings multiple
Ranked #119 of 493 English Language and Literature, General programs Top 25%

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 $469K $472K $446K
Earnings Multiple 25.2x 25.3x 24.0x
Probability of Field Employment 48% 41% 29%
DegreeOutlook Score 36 35 31

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$18,624
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$28,524
-53% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$12,771
5.5 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$40,714
45% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $28,025/yr, English graduates from Brigham Young University-Idaho land near the $30,427 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

The 25.3x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 61% task exposure — and the 5% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The median debt load of $12,771 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

Ranked #119 out of 493 programs, Brigham Young University-Idaho's English program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $28,025 to $40,714 shows 45% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About Brigham Young University-Idaho

With 97% of applicants admitted, Brigham Young University-Idaho prioritizes broad access, serving a student body of 42,090 in Rexburg, ID.

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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

How does Brigham Young University-Idaho's English program score?
This program scores 35/100 — on the lower end for English. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
How vulnerable is English to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' English careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 61% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.
Why does Brigham Young University-Idaho rank so high for English?
The #119 ranking out of 493 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable relative to income, and the job market supports the field.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →