Program Analysis
Graduates earn $35,502/yr, edging above the $30,427 national average for English — a modest premium that suggests solid regional demand.
Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 10.8x 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 4% gap from the optimistic case.
Median debt of $21,000 represents roughly 7 months of the $35,502 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.
At #132 of 493 English programs, Stephen F Austin State University scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.