English at Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT · Public · Bachelor's Degree · English Language and Literature, General
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
38
Optimistic
37
Base Case
30
Pessimistic
Earnings
$35,859/yr (18% vs median)
AI Risk
Very High (61% exposed)
Job Market
Large (73,200 openings/yr)
ROI
10.2x earnings multiple (5.0x 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 | $513K | $510K | $473K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 10.3x | 10.2x | 9.5x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 5.0x | 5.0x | 4.6x |
| 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, In-State (Sticker)
$49,840
Out-of-state: $102,944 (5.0x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$26,000
8.7 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$49,870
39% growth from Year 1
About Central Connecticut State University
Central Connecticut State University has a 76% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, serving 7,670 students in New Britain, CT.
See all programs and financial aid at Central Connecticut State University →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 Central Connecticut State University?
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 $472,598 in decade earnings vs $512,561 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
What makes Central Connecticut State University's English program stand out?
Ranked #65 of 493 programs nationally, Central Connecticut State University 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.
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