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English Language and Literature/Letters at Ohio University-Main Campus

Athens, OH · Public · Bachelor's Degree · English Language and Literature/Letters, Other

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $24,239/yr (-16% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (53% exposed)

Job Market Small (5,100 openings/yr)

ROI 7.3x earnings multiple (4.1x out-of-state)

Ranked #16 of 16 English Language and Literature/Letters programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to English Language and Literature/Letters graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$388K	$400K	$393K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	7.1x	7.3x	7.1x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.0x	4.1x	4.1x
Probability of Field Employment	49%	43%	32%
DegreeOutlook Score	19	18	17

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$54,984

Out-of-state: $96,456 (4.1x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$81,652

-49% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$20,427

10.1 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $24,239 place Ohio University-Main Campus below the $29,011 national median for English Language and Literature/Letters — worth weighing against tuition and cost of living.

At 7.3x the cost of in-state tuition, the ten-year earnings outlook represents a strong return. Not exceptional, but meaningfully positive.

AI risk is moderate — 53% task exposure — and the -1% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $20,427 debt-to-$24,239 income ratio translates to about 10 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #16 out of 16 programs, Ohio University-Main Campus's financial outcomes for English Language and Literature/Letters trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

About Ohio University-Main Campus

Ohio University-Main Campus accepts 85% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, serving 18,456 students in Athens, OH.

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Top Career Paths

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Ohio University-Main Campus's English Language and Literature/Letters program score?

This program scores 18/100 — on the lower end for English Language and Literature/Letters. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

How vulnerable is English Language and Literature/Letters to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' English Language and Literature/Letters careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 53% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

Why are English Language and Literature/Letters earnings lower at Ohio University-Main Campus?

Lower starting pay at Ohio University-Main Campus may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.

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