English at Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL · Public · Bachelor's Degree · English Language and Literature, General
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
37
Optimistic
36
Base Case
33
Pessimistic
Earnings
$23,264/yr (-24% vs median)
AI Risk
Very High (61% exposed)
Job Market
Large (73,200 openings/yr)
ROI
27.7x earnings multiple (7.8x 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) | 28.0x | 27.7x | 25.3x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 7.9x | 7.8x | 7.1x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 48% | 41% | 29% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 37 | 36 | 33 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$19,516
Out-of-state: $69,296 (7.8x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$17,750
9.2 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$48,408
108% growth from Year 1
About Florida Atlantic University
Florida Atlantic University accepts 73% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, one of the larger campuses at 23,458 students in Boca Raton, FL.
See all programs and financial aid at Florida Atlantic University →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
What is the DegreeOutlook Score for English at Florida Atlantic University?
A score of 36/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for English. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.
Will AI replace English careers?
With 61% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $493,438 in decade earnings vs $547,129 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
What makes Florida Atlantic University's English program stand out?
Ranked #91 of 493 programs nationally, Florida Atlantic University lands in the top 25%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.
Can you still earn well with English from Florida Atlantic University?
First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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