English at Coastal Carolina University
Conway, SC · Public · Bachelor's Degree · English Language and Literature, General
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
23
Optimistic
23
Base Case
20
Pessimistic
Earnings
$25,310/yr (-17% vs median)
AI Risk
Very High (61% exposed)
Job Market
Large (73,200 openings/yr)
ROI
10.1x earnings multiple (4.0x 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 | $465K | $469K | $444K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 10.0x | 10.1x | 9.5x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 3.9x | 4.0x | 3.7x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 48% | 41% | 29% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 23 | 23 | 20 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$46,560
Out-of-state: $118,512 (4.0x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$23,000
10.9 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$39,198
55% growth from Year 1
About Coastal Carolina University
Coastal Carolina University has a 80% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, enrolling 9,909 students in Conway, SC.
See all programs and financial aid at Coastal Carolina 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
How does Coastal Carolina University's English program score?
This program scores 23/100 — 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 are English earnings lower at Coastal Carolina University?
Lower starting pay at Coastal Carolina University may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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