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English Language and Literature, General at University of Nevada-Reno

Reno, NV · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $24,797/yr (-19% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (61% exposed)

Job Market Large (73,200 openings/yr)

ROI 13.9x earnings multiple (4.8x out-of-state)

Ranked #290 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 Language and Literature, General graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$500K	$499K	$465K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	13.9x	13.9x	12.9x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.8x	4.8x	4.5x
Probability of Field Employment	48%	41%	29%
DegreeOutlook Score	28	28	25

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$35,976

Out-of-state: $103,800 (4.8x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$61,608

-71% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$24,355

11.8 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$43,667

76% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $24,797 place University of Nevada-Reno below the $30,427 national median for English Language and Literature, General — worth weighing against tuition and cost of living.

The 13.9x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 61% task exposure — and the 7% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $24,355 debt-to-$24,797 income ratio translates to about 12 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #290 out of 493 programs, University of Nevada-Reno's financial outcomes for English Language and Literature, General trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $24,797 to $43,667 over five years (76% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About University of Nevada-Reno

University of Nevada-Reno accepts 85% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, with a mid-sized student body of 15,723 in Reno, NV.

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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 Nevada-Reno's English Language and Literature, General program score?

This program scores 28/100 — 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.

Why are English Language and Literature, General earnings lower at University of Nevada-Reno?

Lower starting pay at University of Nevada-Reno may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.

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