Program Analysis
Graduates earn $34,224/yr, edging above the $30,427 national average for English — a modest premium that suggests solid regional demand.
Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 19.7x 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 7% gap from the optimistic case.
At $9,000 in median debt against $34,224 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.
At #17 of 493 nationally, this is a top-5% English program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.
Earnings grow from $34,224 to $48,433 over five years — a 42% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.