Program Analysis
Sam Houston State University's English graduates start at $36,749/yr — above the $30,427 national average, though not by a wide margin.
Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 13.7x 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 $22,125 represents roughly 7 months of the $36,749 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.
At #25 of 493 nationally, this is a top-5% English program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.
Earnings grow from $36,749 to $49,173 over five years — a 34% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.