Program Analysis
Graduates earn $31,441/yr, roughly in line with the $30,427 national median for English. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.
Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 14.5x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI English programs nationally.
Some AI exposure exists in English's typical career paths, with 61% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 6% gap from the optimistic case.
Median debt of $19,462 represents roughly 7 months of the $31,441 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.
At #118 of 493 nationally, this is a top-5% English program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.
Earnings grow from $31,441 to $44,106 over five years — a 40% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.