English at Miami University-Hamilton

Hamilton, OH · Public · Bachelor's Degree · English Language and Literature, General
37 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
37
Optimistic
37
Base Case
33
Pessimistic
Earnings $27,356/yr (-10% vs median)
AI Risk Very High (61% exposed)
Job Market Large (73,200 openings/yr)
ROI 18.4x earnings multiple (7.1x out-of-state)
Ranked #77 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 $541K $534K $490K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 18.6x 18.4x 16.8x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 7.2x 7.1x 6.5x
Probability of Field Employment 48% 41% 29%
DegreeOutlook Score 37 37 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)
$29,112
Out-of-state: $75,388 (7.1x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$53,384
-83% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$27,000
11.8 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$50,146
83% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $27,356/yr, English graduates from Miami University-Hamilton land near the $30,427 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

The 18.4x 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 9% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $27,000 debt-to-$27,356 income ratio translates to about 12 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #77 out of 493 programs, Miami University-Hamilton's English program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.

Earnings growth from $27,356 to $50,146 over five years (83% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About Miami University-Hamilton

a smaller institution with 2,025 students in Hamilton, OH.

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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 Miami University-Hamilton's English program score?
This program scores 37/100 — 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 Miami University-Hamilton rank so high for English?
The #77 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 →