English at American Public University System
Charles Town, WV · Private for-profit · Bachelor's Degree · English Language and Literature, General
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
38
Optimistic
37
Base Case
30
Pessimistic
Earnings
$37,602/yr (24% vs median)
AI Risk
Very High (61% exposed)
Job Market
Large (73,200 openings/yr)
ROI
13.6x earnings multiple
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 | $451K | $457K | $436K |
| Earnings Multiple | 13.4x | 13.6x | 13.0x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 48% | 41% | 29% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 38 | 37 | 30 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$33,600
Median Debt at Graduation
$27,989
8.9 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$40,154
7% growth from Year 1
About American Public University System
with 38,976 students enrolled in Charles Town, WV.
See all programs and financial aid at American Public University System →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
Compare & Explore
English at Other Schools
Other Majors at American Public University System
Is a Trade Program a Better Fit?
For students who prefer applied learning, trade programs can deliver strong earnings with significantly less debt and shorter time to employment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the DegreeOutlook Score for English at American Public University System?
A score of 37/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for English. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.
Will AI replace English careers?
With 61% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $435,561 in decade earnings vs $451,123 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
What makes American Public University System's English program stand out?
Ranked #87 of 493 programs nationally, American Public University System lands in the top 25%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
See full methodology →