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English at Indiana University-Southeast

New Albany, IN · Public · Bachelor's Degree · English Language and Literature, General

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $32,235/yr (6% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (61% exposed)

Job Market Large (73,200 openings/yr)

ROI 13.9x earnings multiple (5.1x out-of-state)

Ranked #197 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	$448K	$454K	$433K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	13.7x	13.9x	13.2x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.1x	5.1x	4.9x
Probability of Field Employment	48%	41%	29%
DegreeOutlook Score	32	32	26

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$32,716

Out-of-state: $88,172 (5.1x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$33,028

-1% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$24,388

9.1 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$38,582

20% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $32,235 at Indiana University-Southeast come in 6% above the national median of $30,427 for English programs.

With a 13.9x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 3% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some English career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

At $24,388 against $32,235/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

A #197 ranking among 493 English programs places Indiana University-Southeast in the middle-to-upper range. Solid, not exceptional.

The limited growth from $32,235 to $38,582 over five years suggests earnings in this field plateau relatively early in one's career.

About Indiana University-Southeast

Indiana University-Southeast accepts 83% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, a compact campus enrolling 3,088 students in New Albany, IN.

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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

What does a 32/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for English at Indiana University-Southeast?

At 32/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring English programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.

Should I worry about AI if I study English at Indiana University-Southeast?

The 61% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →