English at Rutgers University-Camden
Camden, NJ · Public · Bachelor's Degree · English Language and Literature, General
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
29
Optimistic
29
Base Case
25
Pessimistic
Earnings
$26,310/yr (-14% vs median)
AI Risk
Very High (61% exposed)
Job Market
Large (73,200 openings/yr)
ROI
8.3x earnings multiple (4.0x 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 | $581K | $569K | $514K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 8.5x | 8.3x | 7.5x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 4.0x | 4.0x | 3.6x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 48% | 41% | 29% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 29 | 29 | 25 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$68,316
Out-of-state: $143,364 (4.0x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$21,500
9.8 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$54,246
106% growth from Year 1
About Rutgers University-Camden
With 78% of applicants admitted, Rutgers University-Camden prioritizes broad access, with a smaller student body of 3,819 in Camden, NJ. With 44% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum.
See all programs and financial aid at Rutgers University-Camden →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 Rutgers University-Camden?
A score of 29/100 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 $513,584 in decade earnings vs $580,546 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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