Program Analysis
Graduates earn $29,389/yr, roughly in line with the $30,427 national median for English. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.
The 11.3x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.
AI risk is moderate — 61% task exposure — and the 7% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
The $18,091 debt-to-$29,389 income ratio translates to about 7 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.
At #247 out of 493 programs, Rhode Island College's financial outcomes for English trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.
Earnings growth from $29,389 to $45,516 over five years (55% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.