English at Northeastern State University
Tahlequah, OK · Public · Bachelor's Degree · English Language and Literature, General
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
33
Optimistic
33
Base Case
26
Pessimistic
Earnings
$33,266/yr (9% vs median)
AI Risk
Very High (61% exposed)
Job Market
Large (73,200 openings/yr)
ROI
14.7x earnings multiple (6.6x out-of-state)
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 | $435K | $442K | $426K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 14.5x | 14.7x | 14.2x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 6.5x | 6.6x | 6.4x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 48% | 41% | 29% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 33 | 33 | 26 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$30,052
Out-of-state: $66,532 (6.6x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$14,750
5.3 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$36,553
10% growth from Year 1
About Northeastern State University
A 99% acceptance rate means Northeastern State University is accessible to most applicants, with a smaller student body of 4,636 in Tahlequah, OK. With 42% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum.
See all programs and financial aid at Northeastern State University →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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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 Northeastern State University's English program score?
This program scores 33/100 — 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.
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