English at Radford University
Radford, VA · Public · Bachelor's Degree · English Language and Literature, General
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
25
Optimistic
25
Base Case
21
Pessimistic
Earnings
$25,407/yr (-16% vs median)
AI Risk
Very High (61% exposed)
Job Market
Large (73,200 openings/yr)
ROI
10.1x 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 | $494K | $494K | $462K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 10.1x | 10.1x | 9.4x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 4.9x | 4.9x | 4.6x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 48% | 41% | 29% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 25 | 25 | 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)
$49,144
Out-of-state: $100,740 (4.9x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$20,697
9.8 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$43,198
70% growth from Year 1
About Radford University
Radford University has a 91% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, enrolling 5,609 students in Radford, VA.
See all programs and financial aid at Radford 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 Radford University?
A score of 25/100 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 $461,547 in decade earnings vs $494,226 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Can you still earn well with English from Radford University?
First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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