English at CUNY York College
Jamaica, NY · Public · Bachelor's Degree · English Language and Literature, General
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
36
Optimistic
35
Base Case
32
Pessimistic
Earnings
$26,460/yr (-13% vs median)
AI Risk
Very High (61% exposed)
Job Market
Large (73,200 openings/yr)
ROI
18.0x 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 | $537K | $531K | $487K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 18.2x | 18.0x | 16.6x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 8.8x | 8.7x | 8.0x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 48% | 41% | 29% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 36 | 35 | 32 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$29,432
Out-of-state: $61,232 (8.7x ROI)
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$49,169
86% growth from Year 1
About CUNY York College
With a 59% acceptance rate, CUNY York College is moderately selective, a compact campus enrolling 4,439 students in Jamaica, NY. With 43% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum. After financial aid, the average student pays $18,936 over four years — 36% below sticker price.
See all programs and financial aid at CUNY York College →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 CUNY York College's English program score?
This program scores 35/100 — 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 York College rank so high for English?
The #125 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.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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