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English at California State University-Fresno

Fresno, CA · Public · Bachelor's Degree · English Language and Literature, General

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $24,010/yr (-21% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (61% exposed)

Job Market Large (73,200 openings/yr)

ROI 17.6x earnings multiple (6.5x out-of-state)

Ranked #230 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	$490K	$490K	$459K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	17.5x	17.6x	16.4x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.5x	6.5x	6.1x
Probability of Field Employment	48%	41%	29%
DegreeOutlook Score	30	30	27

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$27,920

Out-of-state: $75,440 (6.5x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$25,920

7% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$13,797

6.9 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$41,960

75% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $24,010 per year, English graduates from California State University-Fresno earn below the $30,427 national average. Lower costs or geographic factors may offset the earnings gap.

The 17.6x 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 6% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $13,797 debt-to-$24,010 income ratio translates to about 7 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #230 out of 493 programs, California State University-Fresno's English offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

Earnings growth from $24,010 to $41,960 over five years (75% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About California State University-Fresno

With 96% of applicants admitted, California State University-Fresno prioritizes broad access, one of the larger campuses at 21,070 students in Fresno, CA. With 56% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum.

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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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Consider the Trade Route?

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

How does California State University-Fresno's English program score?

This program scores 30/100 — 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 are English earnings lower at California State University-Fresno?

Lower starting pay at California State University-Fresno may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.

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