English at Georgia College & State University

Milledgeville, GA · Public · Bachelor's Degree · English Language and Literature, General
31 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
31
Optimistic
31
Base Case
27
Pessimistic
Earnings $26,308/yr (-14% vs median)
AI Risk Very High (61% exposed)
Job Market Large (73,200 openings/yr)
ROI 14.2x earnings multiple (4.5x out-of-state)
Ranked #216 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 $515K $512K $474K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 14.3x 14.2x 13.2x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 4.6x 4.5x 4.2x
Probability of Field Employment 48% 41% 29%
DegreeOutlook Score 31 31 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)
$35,992
Out-of-state: $112,712 (4.5x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$75,236
-109% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$25,250
11.5 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$46,391
76% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $26,308/yr, English graduates from Georgia College & State University land near the $30,427 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

The 14.2x 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 8% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $25,250 debt-to-$26,308 income ratio translates to about 12 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #216 out of 493 programs, Georgia College & State University's English offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

Earnings growth from $26,308 to $46,391 over five years (76% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About Georgia College & State University

With 88% of applicants admitted, Georgia College & State University prioritizes broad access, enrolling 5,599 students in Milledgeville, GA.

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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 Georgia College & State University's English program score?
This program scores 31/100 — 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 →