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English at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez

Mayaguez, PR · Public · Bachelor's Degree · English Language and Literature, General

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $7,780/yr (-74% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (61% exposed)

Job Market Large (73,200 openings/yr)

ROI 24.8x earnings multiple

Ranked #389 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	$529K	$524K	$482K
Earnings Multiple	25.1x	24.8x	22.9x
Probability of Field Employment	48%	41%	29%
DegreeOutlook Score	25	24	22

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$21,096

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$50,736

-141% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$7,500

11.6 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$30,673

294% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez's English graduates start at $7,780/yr, trailing the $30,427 national average by 74%. The program's value hinges on affordability.

The 24.8x 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 9% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $7,500 debt-to-$7,780 income ratio translates to about 12 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #389 out of 493 programs, University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez's financial outcomes for English trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $7,780 to $30,673 over five years (294% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez

University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez's 52% acceptance rate reflects moderate selectivity, with a mid-sized student body of 9,564 in Mayaguez, PR. Pell Grant recipients make up 65% of the student body — a marker of economic 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 Puerto Rico-Mayaguez's English program score?

This program scores 24/100 — 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 Puerto Rico-Mayaguez?

Lower starting pay at University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez 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 →