English Language and Literature, General at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi

Corpus Christi, TX · Public · Bachelor's Degree
29 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
29
Optimistic
29
Base Case
23
Pessimistic
Earnings $31,134/yr (2% vs median)
AI Risk Very High (61% exposed)
Job Market Large (73,200 openings/yr)
ROI 11.6x earnings multiple (5.4x out-of-state)
Ranked #277 of 493 English Language and Literature, General programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

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

Optimistic
No Disruption
Base Case
Gradual AI
Pessimistic
Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings $445K $451K $432K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 11.4x 11.6x 11.1x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 5.3x 5.4x 5.1x
Probability of Field Employment 48% 41% 29%
DegreeOutlook Score 29 29 23

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$38,992
Out-of-state: $84,132 (5.4x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$60,548
-55% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$23,250
9.0 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$37,854
22% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $31,134/yr, English Language and Literature, General graduates from Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi land near the $30,427 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

The 11.6x 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 — 61% task exposure — and the 3% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $23,250 debt-to-$31,134 income ratio translates to about 9 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #277 out of 493 programs, Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi's financial outcomes for English Language and Literature, General trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $31,134 to $37,854 shows 22% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi

With 89% of applicants admitted, Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi prioritizes broad access, serving 7,804 students in Corpus Christi, TX.

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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

How does Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi's English Language and Literature, General program score?
This program scores 29/100 — on the lower end for English Language and Literature, General. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
How vulnerable is English Language and Literature, General to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' English Language and Literature, General careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 61% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →