English at California State University-Fullerton
Fullerton, CA · Public · Bachelor's Degree · English Language and Literature, General
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
33
Optimistic
32
Base Case
29
Pessimistic
Earnings
$23,783/yr (-22% vs median)
AI Risk
Very High (61% exposed)
Job Market
Large (73,200 openings/yr)
ROI
18.4x earnings multiple (6.9x out-of-state)
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 | $525K | $521K | $480K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 18.5x | 18.4x | 17.0x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 6.9x | 6.9x | 6.3x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 48% | 41% | 29% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 33 | 32 | 29 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$28,292
Out-of-state: $75,812 (6.9x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$13,873
7.0 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$46,143
94% growth from Year 1
About California State University-Fullerton
California State University-Fullerton has a 87% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, one of the larger campuses at 36,956 students in Fullerton, CA. With 47% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum.
See all programs and financial aid at California State University-Fullerton →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
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the DegreeOutlook Score for English at California State University-Fullerton?
A score of 32/100 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 $479,946 in decade earnings vs $524,746 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Can you still earn well with English from California State University-Fullerton?
First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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