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English at Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, GA · Public · Bachelor's Degree · English Language and Literature, General

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $26,801/yr (-12% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (61% exposed)

Job Market Large (73,200 openings/yr)

ROI 21.4x earnings multiple (7.3x out-of-state)

Ranked #136 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	$496K	$496K	$463K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	21.4x	21.4x	20.0x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	7.3x	7.3x	6.8x
Probability of Field Employment	48%	41%	29%
DegreeOutlook Score	35	35	31

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$23,144

Out-of-state: $68,160 (7.3x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$67,888

-193% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$24,562

11.0 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$44,112

65% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $26,801/yr, English graduates from Kennesaw State University land near the $30,427 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

The 21.4x 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 7% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $24,562 debt-to-$26,801 income ratio translates to about 11 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #136 out of 493 programs, Kennesaw State University's English offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

Earnings growth from $26,801 to $44,112 over five years (65% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw State University accepts 69% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, with 39,503 students enrolled in Kennesaw, 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 Kennesaw State University's English program score?

This program scores 35/100 — 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 →