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English at Kean University

Union, NJ · Public · Bachelor's Degree · English Language and Literature, General
38 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
38
Optimistic
38
Base Case
31
Pessimistic
Earnings $36,257/yr (19% vs median)
AI Risk Very High (61% exposed)
Job Market Large (73,200 openings/yr)
ROI 9.7x earnings multiple (6.2x out-of-state)
Ranked #57 of 493 English Language and Literature, General programs Top 25%

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 $524K $520K $480K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 9.8x 9.7x 8.9x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 6.2x 6.2x 5.7x
Probability of Field Employment 48% 41% 29%
DegreeOutlook Score 38 38 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)
$53,704
Out-of-state: $84,304 (6.2x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$48,672
9% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$26,984
8.9 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$51,764
43% growth from Year 1

About Kean University

Kean University has a 77% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, serving 10,842 students in Union, NJ. With 46% 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
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Compare & Explore

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English at Other Schools

Georgetown University ($52,122) University of Houston-Clear Lake ($50,876) Monmouth University ($50,737) Brown University ($50,437) Northeastern University ($49,639) Northeastern University Professional Programs ($49,639) Bowdoin College ($49,421) Williams College ($49,340)

Other Majors at Kean University

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing ($101,039) Computer and Information Sciences, General ($55,867) Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods ($54,447) Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications ($51,540) Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences ($50,645) Special Education and Teaching ($48,628) Finance and Financial Management Services ($46,685) Accounting and Related Services ($46,386)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for English at Kean University?
A score of 38/100 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 $479,678 in decade earnings vs $524,303 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
What makes Kean University's English program stand out?
Ranked #57 of 493 programs nationally, Kean 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. See full methodology →