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English at Midwestern State University

Wichita Falls, TX · Public · Bachelor's Degree · English Language and Literature, General

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $18,781/yr (-38% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (61% exposed)

Job Market Large (73,200 openings/yr)

ROI 12.7x earnings multiple (10.7x out-of-state)

Ranked #388 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	$527K	$523K	$481K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	12.8x	12.7x	11.7x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	10.8x	10.7x	9.8x
Probability of Field Employment	48%	41%	29%
DegreeOutlook Score	25	24	22

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$41,240

Out-of-state: $49,040 (10.7x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$47,528

-15% less than sticker · See by income

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$42,974

129% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Midwestern State University's English graduates start at $18,781/yr, trailing the $30,427 national average by 38%. The program's value hinges on affordability.

The 12.7x 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.

At #388 out of 493 programs, Midwestern State University's financial outcomes for English trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $18,781 to $42,974 over five years (129% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About Midwestern State University

A 87% acceptance rate means Midwestern State University is accessible to most applicants, a compact campus enrolling 4,043 students in Wichita Falls, TX. With 40% 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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Consider the Trade Route?

Trade programs often mean less time in school, lower student debt, and hands-on career paths that tend to be more resilient to AI disruption.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Midwestern State University's English program score?

This program scores 24/100 — 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 Midwestern State University?

Lower starting pay at Midwestern 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 →