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

Ironton, 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 16.2x earnings multiple (10.9x out-of-state)

Ranked #8 of 16 English Language and Literature/Letters programs Top 50%

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)	15.7x	16.2x	15.9x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	10.6x	10.9x	10.7x
Probability of Field Employment	49%	43%	32%
DegreeOutlook Score	23	22	21

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$24,712

Out-of-state: $36,680 (10.9x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$21,312

14% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$20,427

10.1 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

Starting salaries of $24,239/yr fall 16% below the $29,011 national median for English Language and Literature/Letters. The financial case depends heavily on whether tuition compensates.

The 16.2x 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 — 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.

Ranked #8 out of 16 programs, Ohio University-Southern Campus's English Language and Literature/Letters offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

About Ohio University-Southern Campus

a compact campus enrolling 461 students in Ironton, OH.

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Top Career Paths

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

This program scores 22/100 — 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-Southern Campus?

Lower starting pay at Ohio University-Southern 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 →