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English Language and Literature, General at University of Northern Colorado

Greeley, CO · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $30,689/yr (1% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (61% exposed)

Job Market Large (73,200 openings/yr)

ROI 10.6x earnings multiple (4.8x out-of-state)

Ranked #190 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 Language and Literature, General graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$509K	$507K	$470K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	10.6x	10.6x	9.8x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.9x	4.8x	4.5x
Probability of Field Employment	48%	41%	29%
DegreeOutlook Score	32	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)

$48,040

Out-of-state: $104,816 (4.8x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$73,828

-54% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$21,500

8.4 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$47,523

55% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $30,689/yr, roughly in line with the $30,427 national median for English Language and Literature, General. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 10.6x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI English Language and Literature, General programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in English Language and Literature, General's typical career paths, with 61% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 8% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $21,500 represents roughly 8 months of the $30,689 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

At #190 of 493 English Language and Literature, General programs, University of Northern Colorado scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Five-year earnings of $47,523 show a 55% jump from the $30,689 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.

About University of Northern Colorado

University of Northern Colorado accepts 86% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, serving 5,693 students in Greeley, CO.

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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 is the DegreeOutlook Score for English Language and Literature, General at University of Northern Colorado?

A score of 32/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for English Language and Literature, General. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.

Will AI replace English Language and Literature, General careers?

With 61% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $470,492 in decade earnings vs $509,065 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

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