Linguistics at Missouri State University-Springfield
Springfield, MO · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
32
Optimistic
31
Base Case
25
Pessimistic
Earnings
$29,830/yr (7% vs median)
AI Risk
Very High (56% exposed)
Job Market
Large (83,300 openings/yr)
ROI
12.1x earnings multiple (6.1x out-of-state)
How AI Changes the Outlook
Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Linguistics graduates.
| Optimistic No Disruption |
Base Case Gradual AI |
Pessimistic Aggressive AI |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Year Earnings | $428K | $436K | $418K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 11.9x | 12.1x | 11.6x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 6.0x | 6.1x | 5.8x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 43% | 38% | 28% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 32 | 31 | 25 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$36,096
Out-of-state: $71,712 (6.1x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$20,250
8.1 months of Year 1 earnings
About Missouri State University-Springfield
A 91% acceptance rate means Missouri State University-Springfield is accessible to most applicants, with a mid-sized student body of 13,407 in Springfield, MO.
See all programs and financial aid at Missouri State University-Springfield →Top Career Paths
Social scientists and related workers, all other
$100,340/yr
English language and literature teachers, postsecondary
$78,270/yr
Foreign language and literature teachers, postsecondary
$77,010/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does Missouri State University-Springfield's Linguistics program score?
This program scores 31/100 — on the lower end for Linguistics. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
How vulnerable is Linguistics to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Linguistics careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 56% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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