English at Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies
Springfield, MO · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · English Language and Literature, General
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
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
Median Debt at Graduation
$15,634
7.2 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$31,398
20% growth from Year 1
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.
See all programs and financial aid at Drury University-College of Continuing Professional Studies →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.
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