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English at Metropolitan State University of Denver

Denver, CO · Public · Bachelor's Degree · English Language and Literature, General

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $35,487/yr (17% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (61% exposed)

Job Market Large (73,200 openings/yr)

ROI 11.1x earnings multiple (4.1x out-of-state)

Ranked #115 of 493 English Language and Literature, General programs Top 25%

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)	11.1x	11.1x	10.5x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.1x	4.1x	3.8x
Probability of Field Employment	48%	41%	29%
DegreeOutlook Score	36	35	28

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$43,120

Out-of-state: $118,012 (4.1x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$57,176

-33% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$24,854

8.4 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$44,413

25% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $35,487 at Metropolitan State University of Denver come in 17% above the national median of $30,427 for English programs.

The 11.1x 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 6% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $24,854 debt-to-$35,487 income ratio translates to about 8 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #115 out of 493 programs, Metropolitan State University of Denver's English program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $35,487 to $44,413 shows 25% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About Metropolitan State University of Denver

Metropolitan State University of Denver accepts 99% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, serving 14,932 students in Denver, CO.

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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 Metropolitan State University of Denver'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.

Why does Metropolitan State University of Denver rank so high for English?

The #115 ranking out of 493 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable relative to income, and the job market supports the field.

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