Program Analysis
Graduates earn $31,825/yr, roughly in line with the $30,427 national median for English. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.
The earnings-to-cost ratio of 6.9x signals a solid financial return — projected decade earnings comfortably exceed the tuition investment.
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 3% gap from the optimistic case.
Median debt of $19,225 represents roughly 7 months of the $31,825 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.
Ranked #325 of 493 English programs, University of Colorado Boulder falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.
Earnings grow from $31,825 to $38,936 over five years — a 22% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.