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English at University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus

Waterbury, CT · Public · Bachelor's Degree · English Language and Literature, General

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $27,335/yr (-10% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (61% exposed)

Job Market Large (73,200 openings/yr)

ROI 8.3x earnings multiple (3.6x out-of-state)

Ranked #251 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 graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$596K	$582K	$523K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	8.5x	8.3x	7.5x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	3.7x	3.6x	3.3x
Probability of Field Employment	48%	41%	29%
DegreeOutlook Score	31	30	26

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$69,848

Out-of-state: $160,520 (3.6x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$35,584

49% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$21,824

9.6 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$56,658

107% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $27,335 track close to the $30,427 national median for English programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

At 8.3x the cost of in-state tuition, the ten-year earnings outlook represents a strong return. Not exceptional, but meaningfully positive.

AI risk is moderate — 61% task exposure — and the 12% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $21,824 debt-to-$27,335 income ratio translates to about 10 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #251 out of 493 programs, University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus's financial outcomes for English trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $27,335 to $56,658 over five years (107% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus

University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus has a 87% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, with a smaller student body of 746 in Waterbury, CT. 50% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic diversity. Financial aid reduces the effective four-year cost to $35,584 — 49% less than the list price.

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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 University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus's English program score?

This program scores 30/100 — on the lower end for English. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

How vulnerable is English to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' English 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 →