Program Analysis
Framingham State University's English graduates start at $37,188/yr — above the $30,427 national average, though not by a wide margin.
Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 10.3x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI English programs nationally.
Some AI exposure exists in English's typical career paths, with 61% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 5% gap from the optimistic case.
Median debt of $25,750 represents roughly 8 months of the $37,188 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.
At #94 of 493 nationally, this is a top-5% English program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.
Five-year earnings of $44,166 are relatively flat compared to the $37,188 starting salary — typical of fields with stable but capped salary bands.