English at Corban University
Salem, OR · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · English Language and Literature, General
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
19
Optimistic
18
Base Case
14
Pessimistic
Earnings
$28,836/yr (-5% vs median)
AI Risk
Very High (61% exposed)
Job Market
Large (73,200 openings/yr)
ROI
3.1x 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 | $454K | $459K | $437K |
| Earnings Multiple | 3.0x | 3.1x | 2.9x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 48% | 41% | 29% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 19 | 18 | 14 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$148,832
Median Debt at Graduation
$27,000
11.2 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$38,697
34% growth from Year 1
About Corban University
Corban University has a 90% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, with a smaller student body of 636 in Salem, OR. The average net cost of $102,100 over four years represents a 31% discount from published tuition.
See all programs and financial aid at Corban 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 Corban University?
A score of 18/100 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 $437,047 in decade earnings vs $453,586 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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