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English Language and Literature, General at Montana State University

Bozeman, MT · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $33,483/yr (10% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (61% exposed)

Job Market Large (73,200 openings/yr)

ROI 14.7x earnings multiple (3.8x out-of-state)

Ranked #99 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 Language and Literature, General graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$473K	$476K	$449K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	14.6x	14.7x	13.9x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	3.8x	3.8x	3.6x
Probability of Field Employment	48%	41%	29%
DegreeOutlook Score	36	36	30

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$32,332

Out-of-state: $125,348 (3.8x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$82,372

-155% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$20,775

7.4 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$43,101

29% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $33,483 per year, English Language and Literature, General graduates from Montana State University earn slightly above the $30,427 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

The 14.7x 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 5% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $20,775 debt-to-$33,483 income ratio translates to about 7 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #99 out of 493 programs, Montana State University's English Language and Literature, General program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $33,483 to $43,101 shows 29% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About Montana State University

With 87% of applicants admitted, Montana State University prioritizes broad access, serving 14,472 students in Bozeman, MT.

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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 Montana State University's English Language and Literature, General program score?

This program scores 36/100 — on the lower end for English Language and Literature, General. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

How vulnerable is English Language and Literature, General to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' English Language and Literature, General 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 Montana State University rank so high for English Language and Literature, General?

The #99 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 →