English at Florida State University

Tallahassee, FL · Public · Bachelor's Degree · English Language and Literature, General
40 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
40
Optimistic
40
Base Case
35
Pessimistic
Earnings $29,534/yr (-3% vs median)
AI Risk Very High (61% exposed)
Job Market Large (73,200 openings/yr)
ROI 22.8x earnings multiple (6.9x out-of-state)
Ranked #31 of 493 English Language and Literature, General programs Top 10%

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 $520K $516K $477K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 23.0x 22.8x 21.1x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 6.9x 6.9x 6.3x
Probability of Field Employment 48% 41% 29%
DegreeOutlook Score 40 40 35

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$22,624
Out-of-state: $75,144 (6.9x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$43,988
-94% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$18,592
7.6 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$48,487
64% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $29,534 track close to the $30,427 national median for English programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

The 22.8x 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 8% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $18,592 debt-to-$29,534 income ratio translates to about 8 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

A #31 ranking out of 493 English programs nationally puts Florida State University in the top 10% — a strong but not elite position.

Earnings growth from $29,534 to $48,487 over five years (64% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About Florida State University

Florida State University admits 25% of applicants, placing it among selective institutions, with 31,812 students enrolled in Tallahassee, FL.

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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 Florida State University's English program score?
This program scores 40/100 — 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 →