English at Georgia Southern University

Statesboro, GA · Public · Bachelor's Degree · English Language and Literature, General
39 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
40
Optimistic
39
Base Case
33
Pessimistic
Earnings $32,811/yr (8% vs median)
AI Risk Very High (61% exposed)
Job Market Large (73,200 openings/yr)
ROI 20.3x earnings multiple (7.1x out-of-state)
Ranked #45 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 $478K $480K $452K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 20.2x 20.3x 19.1x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 7.0x 7.1x 6.7x
Probability of Field Employment 48% 41% 29%
DegreeOutlook Score 40 39 33

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$23,620
Out-of-state: $67,836 (7.1x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$66,124
-180% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$21,500
7.9 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$43,613
33% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Georgia Southern University's English graduates start at $32,811/yr — above the $30,427 national average, though not by a wide margin.

The 20.3x 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 5% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $21,500 debt-to-$32,811 income ratio translates to about 8 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

A #45 ranking out of 493 English programs nationally puts Georgia Southern University in the top 10% — a strong but not elite position.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $32,811 to $43,613 shows 33% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About Georgia Southern University

A 90% acceptance rate means Georgia Southern University is accessible to most applicants, serving a student body of 21,029 in Statesboro, 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 Southern 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 →