Program Analysis
Graduates earn $35,859/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 10.2x 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 8% gap from the optimistic case.
Median debt of $26,000 represents roughly 9 months of the $35,859 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.
At #65 of 493 nationally, this is a top-5% English program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.
Earnings grow from $35,859 to $49,870 over five years — a 39% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.