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English at University of Mississippi

University, MS · Public · Bachelor's Degree · English Language and Literature, General

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $24,389/yr (-20% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (61% exposed)

Job Market Large (73,200 openings/yr)

ROI 12.2x earnings multiple (4.3x out-of-state)

Ranked #380 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	$454K	$459K	$437K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	12.1x	12.2x	11.6x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.2x	4.3x	4.1x
Probability of Field Employment	48%	41%	29%
DegreeOutlook Score	24	24	21

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$37,648

Out-of-state: $107,920 (4.3x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$52,656

-40% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$19,518

9.6 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$37,297

53% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Starting salaries of $24,389/yr fall 20% below the $30,427 national median for English. The financial case depends heavily on whether tuition compensates.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 12.2x 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 4% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $19,518 represents roughly 10 months of the $24,389 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

Ranked #380 of 493 English programs, University of Mississippi falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Five-year earnings of $37,297 show a 53% jump from the $24,389 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.

About University of Mississippi

University of Mississippi has a 98% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, serving 18,995 students in University, MS.

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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

View all 3 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for English at University of Mississippi?

A score of 24/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for English. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.

Will AI replace English careers?

With 61% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $437,443 in decade earnings vs $454,244 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Can you still earn well with English from University of Mississippi?

First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →