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English Language and Literature, General at Furman University

Greenville, SC · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $16,583/yr (-45% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (61% exposed)

Job Market Large (73,200 openings/yr)

ROI 1.6x earnings multiple

Ranked #417 of 493 English Language and Literature, General programs

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	$349K	$368K	$374K
Earnings Multiple	1.5x	1.6x	1.6x
Probability of Field Employment	48%	41%	29%
DegreeOutlook Score	23	22	20

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$233,248

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$119,988

49% less than sticker · See by income

Program Analysis

Starting salaries of $16,583/yr fall 45% below the $30,427 national median for English Language and Literature, General. The financial case depends heavily on whether tuition compensates.

An earnings multiple of 1.6x means the program roughly breaks even in financial terms over ten years. Non-financial factors need to justify the investment.

AI risk is moderate — 61% task exposure — and the -7% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

At #417 out of 493 programs, Furman University's financial outcomes for English Language and Literature, General trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

About Furman University

With a 53% acceptance rate, Furman University is moderately selective, a compact campus enrolling 2,322 students in Greenville, SC. The average net cost of $119,988 over four years represents a 49% discount from published tuition.

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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 Furman University's English Language and Literature, General program score?

This program scores 22/100 — on the lower end for English Language and Literature, General. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

How vulnerable is English Language and Literature, General to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' English Language and Literature, General 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 Language and Literature, General earnings lower at Furman University?

Lower starting pay at Furman University 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 →