English at University of North Georgia

Dahlonega, GA · Public · Bachelor's Degree · English Language and Literature, General
41 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
42
Optimistic
41
Base Case
34
Pessimistic
Earnings $35,733/yr (17% vs median)
AI Risk Very High (61% exposed)
Job Market Large (73,200 openings/yr)
ROI 23.0x earnings multiple (7.5x out-of-state)
Ranked #30 of 493 English Language and Literature, General programs Top 10%

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 $456K $461K $438K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 22.7x 23.0x 21.9x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 7.4x 7.5x 7.1x
Probability of Field Employment 48% 41% 29%
DegreeOutlook Score 42 41 34

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$20,036
Out-of-state: $61,764 (7.5x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$43,140
-115% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$23,483
7.9 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$40,658
14% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

University of North Georgia's English graduates start at $35,733/yr — above the $30,427 national average, though not by a wide margin.

The 23.0x 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 4% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $23,483 debt-to-$35,733 income ratio translates to about 8 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

A #30 ranking out of 493 English programs nationally puts University of North Georgia in the top 10% — a strong but not elite position.

Earnings growth is modest: $35,733 to $40,658 over five years (14% gain). This field may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.

About University of North Georgia

A 72% acceptance rate means University of North Georgia is accessible to most applicants, enrolling 15,542 students in Dahlonega, GA.

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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 North Georgia's English program score?
This program scores 41/100 — 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.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →