Program Analysis
First-year earnings of $28,920 track close to the $30,427 national median for English programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.
Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 14.7x 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 6% gap from the optimistic case.
At #198 of 493 English programs, Indiana University-East scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.
Earnings grow from $28,920 to $42,633 over five years — a 47% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.