English at Plymouth State University
Plymouth, NH · Public · Bachelor's Degree · English Language and Literature, General
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
26
Optimistic
26
Base Case
21
Pessimistic
Earnings
$27,833/yr (-9% vs median)
AI Risk
Very High (61% exposed)
Job Market
Large (73,200 openings/yr)
ROI
8.5x earnings multiple (4.9x 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 | $497K | $496K | $463K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 8.5x | 8.5x | 8.0x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 4.9x | 4.9x | 4.5x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 48% | 41% | 29% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 26 | 26 | 21 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$58,232
Out-of-state: $101,992 (4.9x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$24,188
10.4 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$44,639
60% growth from Year 1
About Plymouth State University
Plymouth State University accepts 91% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, a compact campus enrolling 3,298 students in Plymouth, NH.
See all programs and financial aid at Plymouth 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the DegreeOutlook Score for English at Plymouth State University?
A score of 26/100 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 $463,092 in decade earnings vs $496,791 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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