English at Ohio State University-Marion Campus

Marion, OH · Public · Bachelor's Degree · English Language and Literature, General
33 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
33
Optimistic
33
Base Case
28
Pessimistic
Earnings $29,605/yr (-3% vs median)
AI Risk Very High (61% exposed)
Job Market Large (73,200 openings/yr)
ROI 13.5x earnings multiple (3.6x out-of-state)
Ranked #174 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 $499K $498K $465K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 13.6x 13.5x 12.6x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 3.6x 3.6x 3.3x
Probability of Field Employment 48% 41% 29%
DegreeOutlook Score 33 33 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)
$36,848
Out-of-state: $138,872 (3.6x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$47,200
-28% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$20,000
8.1 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$45,720
54% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Ohio State University-Marion Campus's English program produces graduates earning $29,605/yr — within striking distance of the $30,427 national average for this field.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 13.5x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI English programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in English's typical career paths, with 61% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 7% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $20,000 represents roughly 8 months of the $29,605 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

At #174 of 493 English programs, Ohio State University-Marion Campus scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Five-year earnings of $45,720 show a 54% jump from the $29,605 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.

About Ohio State University-Marion Campus

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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 is the DegreeOutlook Score for English at Ohio State University-Marion Campus?
A score of 33/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for English. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.
Will AI replace English careers?
With 61% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $464,619 in decade earnings vs $499,322 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →