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English at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus

Durham, NH · Public · Bachelor's Degree · English Language and Literature, General

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $34,563/yr (14% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (61% exposed)

Job Market Large (73,200 openings/yr)

ROI 6.7x earnings multiple (3.3x out-of-state)

Ranked #204 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 graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$517K	$514K	$475K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	6.8x	6.7x	6.2x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	3.3x	3.3x	3.1x
Probability of Field Employment	48%	41%	29%
DegreeOutlook Score	33	32	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)

$76,448

Out-of-state: $155,528 (3.3x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$93,044

-22% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$24,250

8.4 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$50,158

45% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $34,563 per year, English graduates from University of New Hampshire-Main Campus earn slightly above the $30,427 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

A 6.7x earnings multiple over ten years puts this program in solid financial territory. Tuition is well-justified by projected earnings.

The 8% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some English career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

At $24,250 against $34,563/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

A #204 ranking among 493 English programs places University of New Hampshire-Main Campus in the middle-to-upper range. Solid, not exceptional.

A 45% earnings increase from $34,563 to $50,158 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

About University of New Hampshire-Main Campus

With 87% of applicants admitted, University of New Hampshire-Main Campus prioritizes broad access, enrolling 11,230 students in Durham, NH.

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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

What does a 32/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for English at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus?

At 32/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring English programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.

Should I worry about AI if I study English at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus?

The 61% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.

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