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English at Georgia State University

Atlanta, GA · Public · Bachelor's Degree · English Language and Literature, General

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $25,559/yr (-16% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (61% exposed)

Job Market Large (73,200 openings/yr)

ROI 15.6x earnings multiple (5.6x out-of-state)

Ranked #192 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	$533K	$528K	$485K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	15.7x	15.6x	14.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.6x	5.6x	5.1x
Probability of Field Employment	48%	41%	29%
DegreeOutlook Score	33	32	29

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$33,912

Out-of-state: $94,836 (5.6x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$63,724

-88% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$23,250

10.9 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$48,208

89% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $25,559 per year, English graduates from Georgia State University earn below the $30,427 national average. Lower costs or geographic factors may offset the earnings gap.

The 15.6x 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 9% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $23,250 debt-to-$25,559 income ratio translates to about 11 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #192 out of 493 programs, Georgia State University's English offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

Earnings growth from $25,559 to $48,208 over five years (89% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About Georgia State University

Georgia State University accepts 62% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, serving a student body of 27,109 in Atlanta, GA. With 50% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum.

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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

View all 3 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Georgia State University's English program score?

This program scores 32/100 — 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.

Why are English earnings lower at Georgia State University?

Lower starting pay at Georgia State University may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →