Program Analysis
Graduates earn $30,137/yr, roughly in line with the $30,427 national median for English. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.
At 8.3x the cost of in-state tuition, the ten-year earnings outlook represents a strong return. Not exceptional, but meaningfully positive.
AI risk is moderate — 61% task exposure — and the 10% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
The $25,000 debt-to-$30,137 income ratio translates to about 10 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.
Ranked #224 out of 493 programs, University of Rhode Island's English offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.
Earnings growth from $30,137 to $53,161 over five years (76% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.