English at Eastern Washington University

Cheney, WA · Public · Bachelor's Degree · English Language and Literature, General
33 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
33
Optimistic
33
Base Case
27
Pessimistic
Earnings $31,592/yr (4% vs median)
AI Risk Very High (61% exposed)
Job Market Large (73,200 openings/yr)
ROI 14.0x earnings multiple (4.5x out-of-state)
Ranked #183 of 493 English Language and Literature, General programs Top 50%

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 $463K $467K $443K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 13.9x 14.0x 13.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 4.5x 4.5x 4.3x
Probability of Field Employment 48% 41% 29%
DegreeOutlook Score 33 33 27

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$33,412
Out-of-state: $103,568 (4.5x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$52,364
-57% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$15,835
6.0 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$40,964
30% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Eastern Washington University's English program produces graduates earning $31,592/yr — within striking distance of the $30,427 national average for this field.

The 14.0x 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 4% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $15,835 debt-to-$31,592 income ratio translates to about 6 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #183 out of 493 programs, Eastern Washington University's English offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $31,592 to $40,964 shows 30% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About Eastern Washington University

A 92% acceptance rate means Eastern Washington University is accessible to most applicants, serving 6,517 students in Cheney, WA.

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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 Eastern Washington University's English program score?
This program scores 33/100 — 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 →