English at Purdue University Northwest
Hammond, IN · Public · Bachelor's Degree · English Language and Literature, General
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
35
Optimistic
34
Base Case
29
Pessimistic
Earnings
$31,171/yr (2% vs median)
AI Risk
Very High (61% exposed)
Job Market
Large (73,200 openings/yr)
ROI
14.5x earnings multiple (7.8x 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 | $486K | $487K | $456K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 14.4x | 14.5x | 13.6x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 7.8x | 7.8x | 7.3x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 48% | 41% | 29% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 35 | 34 | 29 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$33,676
Out-of-state: $62,480 (7.8x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$20,633
7.9 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$44,324
42% growth from Year 1
About Purdue University Northwest
With 71% of applicants admitted, Purdue University Northwest prioritizes broad access, serving 5,786 students in Hammond, IN.
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English language and literature teachers, postsecondary
$78,270/yr
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$64,580/yr
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$49,210/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does Purdue University Northwest's English program score?
This program scores 34/100 — 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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