English at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice
New York, NY · Public · Bachelor's Degree · English Language and Literature, General
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
42
Optimistic
42
Base Case
36
Pessimistic
Earnings
$31,842/yr (5% vs median)
AI Risk
Very High (61% exposed)
Job Market
Large (73,200 openings/yr)
ROI
18.1x earnings multiple (8.7x 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 | $547K | $540K | $493K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 18.3x | 18.1x | 16.5x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 8.9x | 8.7x | 8.0x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 48% | 41% | 29% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 42 | 42 | 36 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$29,880
Out-of-state: $61,680 (8.7x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$9,319
3.5 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$53,181
67% growth from Year 1
About CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice's 57% acceptance rate reflects moderate selectivity, with a mid-sized student body of 11,340 in New York, NY. With 59% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum. After financial aid, the average student pays $12,184 over four years — 59% below sticker price.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice's English program score?
This program scores 42/100 — 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 does CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice rank so high for English?
The #22 ranking out of 493 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable relative to income, and the job market supports the field.
How affordable is English at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice after financial aid?
Sticker price is $29,880, but the average net cost is $12,184 — a 59% discount. For students who qualify for aid, this program is considerably more affordable than it appears.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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