English at Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies

Springfield, MO · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · English Language and Literature, General
24 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
24
Optimistic
24
Base Case
20
Pessimistic
Earnings $26,057/yr (-14% vs median)
AI Risk Very High (61% exposed)
Job Market Large (73,200 openings/yr)
ROI 13.2x earnings multiple
Ranked #390 of 493 English Language and Literature, General programs

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 $413K $423K $412K
Earnings Multiple 12.8x 13.2x 12.8x
Probability of Field Employment 48% 41% 29%
DegreeOutlook Score 24 24 20

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$32,176
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$53,500
-66% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$15,634
7.2 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$31,398
20% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $26,057/yr, English graduates from Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies land near the $30,427 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

The 13.2x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 61% task exposure — and the 0% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $15,634 debt-to-$26,057 income ratio translates to about 7 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #390 out of 493 programs, Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies's financial outcomes for English trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $26,057 to $31,398 shows 20% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies

a smaller institution with 694 students in Springfield, MO. With 59% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum.

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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 Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies's English program score?
This program scores 24/100 — 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.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →