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English at East Central University

Ada, OK · Public · Bachelor's Degree · English Language and Literature, General
39 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
40
Optimistic
39
Base Case
31
Pessimistic
Earnings $40,559/yr (33% vs median)
AI Risk Very High (61% exposed)
Job Market Large (73,200 openings/yr)
ROI 15.0x earnings multiple (6.9x out-of-state)
Ranked #49 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 graduates.

Optimistic
No Disruption		 Base Case
Gradual AI		 Pessimistic
Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings $480K $481K $453K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 14.9x 15.0x 14.1x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 6.8x 6.9x 6.5x
Probability of Field Employment 48% 41% 29%
DegreeOutlook Score 40 39 31
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$32,128
Out-of-state: $70,168 (6.9x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$37,148
-16% less than sticker · See by income
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$38,566
Small cohort — data may not reflect typical outcomes

Program Analysis

East Central University English graduates command $40,559/yr out of the gate, well above the $30,427 national median. That 33% premium suggests the program's reputation carries real labor-market weight.

The 15.0x 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.

A #49 ranking out of 493 English programs nationally puts East Central University in the top 10% — a strong but not elite position.

About East Central University

East Central University's 66% acceptance rate reflects moderate selectivity, a compact campus enrolling 2,157 students in Ada, OK.

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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 East Central University

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing ($71,297) Accounting and Related Services ($46,419) Computer and Information Sciences, General ($45,779) Criminal Justice and Corrections ($41,437) Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods ($40,370) Business Administration, Management and Operations ($38,401) Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities ($37,389) Psychology, General ($34,597)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does East Central University's English program score?
This program scores 39/100 — 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.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →