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English Language and Literature, General at CUNY Lehman College

Bronx, NY · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $34,337/yr (13% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (61% exposed)

Job Market Large (73,200 openings/yr)

ROI 16.7x earnings multiple (8.1x out-of-state)

Ranked #36 of 493 English Language and Literature, General programs Top 10%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to English Language and Literature, General graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$497K	$496K	$463K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	16.8x	16.7x	15.6x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	8.1x	8.1x	7.5x
Probability of Field Employment	48%	41%	29%
DegreeOutlook Score	41	40	34

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$29,640

Out-of-state: $61,440 (8.1x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$13,928

53% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$10,500

3.7 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$46,983

37% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

CUNY Lehman College's English Language and Literature, General graduates start at $34,337/yr — above the $30,427 national average, though not by a wide margin.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 16.7x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI English Language and Literature, General programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in English Language and Literature, General's typical career paths, with 61% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 7% gap from the optimistic case.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $10,500 in median debt clears quickly against $34,337 in annual earnings.

Ranked #36 of 493 programs, CUNY Lehman College's English Language and Literature, General program falls in the top 10%, outperforming most peers on financial outcomes.

Earnings grow from $34,337 to $46,983 over five years — a 37% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About CUNY Lehman College

CUNY Lehman College's 55% acceptance rate reflects moderate selectivity, serving 10,438 students in Bronx, NY. With 61% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum. After financial aid, the average student pays $13,928 over four years — 53% below sticker price.

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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 is the DegreeOutlook Score for English Language and Literature, General at CUNY Lehman College?

A score of 40/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for English Language and Literature, General. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.

Will AI replace English Language and Literature, General careers?

With 61% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $463,046 in decade earnings vs $496,713 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Is CUNY Lehman College a hidden gem for English Language and Literature, General?

After financial aid, the average student pays $13,928 over four years — 53% below the $29,640 sticker price. That gap makes the ROI significantly better than published tuition suggests.

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