English Language and Literature, General at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Minneapolis, MN · Public · Bachelor's Degree
30 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
30
Optimistic
30
Base Case
24
Pessimistic
Earnings $31,258/yr (3% vs median)
AI Risk Very High (61% exposed)
Job Market Large (73,200 openings/yr)
ROI 7.7x earnings multiple (3.5x out-of-state)
Ranked #241 of 493 English Language and Literature, General programs Top 50%

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 $514K $511K $473K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 7.8x 7.7x 7.2x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 3.5x 3.5x 3.2x
Probability of Field Employment 48% 41% 29%
DegreeOutlook Score 30 30 24

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$65,952
Out-of-state: $145,608 (3.5x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$68,556
-4% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$18,746
7.2 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$48,382
55% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities's English Language and Literature, General program produces graduates earning $31,258/yr — within striking distance of the $30,427 national average for this field.

At 7.7x 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 8% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $18,746 debt-to-$31,258 income ratio translates to about 7 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #241 out of 493 programs, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities's English Language and Literature, General offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

Earnings growth from $31,258 to $48,382 over five years (55% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

A 77% acceptance rate means University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is accessible to most applicants, one of the larger campuses at 30,469 students in Minneapolis, MN.

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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 Minnesota-Twin Cities's English Language and Literature, General program score?
This program scores 30/100 — 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 →