English at Hofstra University

Hempstead, NY · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · English Language and Literature, General
25 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
25
Optimistic
25
Base Case
18
Pessimistic
Earnings $35,637/yr (17% vs median)
AI Risk Very High (61% exposed)
Job Market Large (73,200 openings/yr)
ROI 2.4x earnings multiple
Ranked #358 of 493 English Language and Literature, General programs

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 $529K $524K $482K
Earnings Multiple 2.4x 2.4x 2.2x
Probability of Field Employment 48% 41% 29%
DegreeOutlook Score 25 25 18

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$221,800
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$140,516
37% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$22,625
7.6 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$52,201
46% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $35,637 at Hofstra University come in 17% above the national median of $30,427 for English programs.

An earnings multiple of 2.4x means the program roughly breaks even in financial terms over ten years. Non-financial factors need to justify the investment.

AI risk is moderate — 61% task exposure — and the 9% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $22,625 debt-to-$35,637 income ratio translates to about 8 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #358 out of 493 programs, Hofstra University's financial outcomes for English trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $35,637 to $52,201 shows 46% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About Hofstra University

Hofstra University accepts 71% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, serving 6,155 students in Hempstead, NY. After financial aid, the average student pays $140,516 over four years — 37% below sticker price.

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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 Hofstra University's English program score?
This program scores 25/100 — 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 →