English at Florida International University
Miami, FL · Public · Bachelor's Degree · English Language and Literature, General
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
35
Optimistic
35
Base Case
31
Pessimistic
Earnings
$27,037/yr (-11% vs median)
AI Risk
Very High (61% exposed)
Job Market
Large (73,200 openings/yr)
ROI
19.4x earnings multiple (6.7x 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 | $511K | $509K | $472K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 19.5x | 19.4x | 18.0x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 6.7x | 6.7x | 6.2x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 48% | 41% | 29% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 35 | 35 | 31 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$26,260
Out-of-state: $75,852 (6.7x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$17,556
7.8 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$46,248
71% growth from Year 1
About Florida International University
Florida International University's 59% acceptance rate reflects moderate selectivity, one of the larger campuses at 38,761 students in Miami, FL. With 40% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum.
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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 International University?
A score of 35/100 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 $471,955 in decade earnings vs $511,490 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
What makes Florida International University's English program stand out?
Ranked #116 of 493 programs nationally, Florida International University lands in the top 25%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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