English at Brigham Young University-Idaho
Rexburg, ID · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · English Language and Literature, General
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
36
Optimistic
35
Base Case
31
Pessimistic
Earnings
$28,025/yr (-8% vs median)
AI Risk
Very High (61% exposed)
Job Market
Large (73,200 openings/yr)
ROI
25.3x 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 | $469K | $472K | $446K |
| Earnings Multiple | 25.2x | 25.3x | 24.0x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 48% | 41% | 29% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 36 | 35 | 31 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$18,624
Median Debt at Graduation
$12,771
5.5 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$40,714
45% growth from Year 1
About Brigham Young University-Idaho
With 97% of applicants admitted, Brigham Young University-Idaho prioritizes broad access, serving a student body of 42,090 in Rexburg, ID.
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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 Brigham Young University-Idaho's English program score?
This program scores 35/100 — 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 does Brigham Young University-Idaho rank so high for English?
The #119 ranking out of 493 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable relative to income, and the job market supports the field.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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