Program Analysis
Graduates earn $31,492/yr, roughly in line with the $30,427 national median for English. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.
Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 19.1x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI English programs nationally.
Some AI exposure exists in English's typical career paths, with 61% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 5% gap from the optimistic case.
With first-year pay of $31,492 far exceeding the $15,400 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.
At #84 of 493 nationally, this is a top-5% English program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.
Earnings grow from $31,492 to $43,215 over five years — a 37% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.