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English at University of New Orleans

New Orleans, LA · Public · Bachelor's Degree · English Language and Literature, General

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $20,265/yr (-33% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (61% exposed)

Job Market Large (73,200 openings/yr)

ROI 12.1x earnings multiple (7.9x out-of-state)

Ranked #424 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	$438K	$445K	$428K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	11.9x	12.1x	11.7x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	7.8x	7.9x	7.6x
Probability of Field Employment	48%	41%	29%
DegreeOutlook Score	21	21	18

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$36,688

Out-of-state: $56,032 (7.9x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$44,588

-22% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$18,983

11.2 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$33,356

65% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

University of New Orleans's English graduates start at $20,265/yr, trailing the $30,427 national average by 33%. The program's value hinges on affordability.

The 12.1x 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 2% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $18,983 debt-to-$20,265 income ratio translates to about 11 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #424 out of 493 programs, University of New Orleans's financial outcomes for English trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $20,265 to $33,356 over five years (65% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About University of New Orleans

University of New Orleans's 67% acceptance rate reflects moderate selectivity, a compact campus enrolling 4,479 students in New Orleans, LA. 40% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic diversity.

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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 New Orleans's English program score?

This program scores 21/100 — on the lower end for English. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

How vulnerable is English to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' English 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 earnings lower at University of New Orleans?

Lower starting pay at University of New Orleans 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 →