Program Analysis
University of Maryland Global Campus's English graduates start at $35,630/yr — above the $30,427 national average, though not by a wide margin.
Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 16.1x 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 8% gap from the optimistic case.
Median debt of $18,937 represents roughly 6 months of the $35,630 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.
At #15 of 493 nationally, this is a top-5% English program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.
Earnings grow from $35,630 to $50,536 over five years — a 42% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.