English at Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MN · Public · Bachelor's Degree · English Language and Literature, General
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
26
Optimistic
26
Base Case
21
Pessimistic
Earnings
$28,145/yr (-7% vs median)
AI Risk
Very High (61% exposed)
Job Market
Large (73,200 openings/yr)
ROI
11.3x earnings multiple
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 | $452K | $457K | $436K |
| Earnings Multiple | 11.2x | 11.3x | 10.8x |
| 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 (Sticker)
$40,468
Median Debt at Graduation
$16,325
7.0 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$38,235
36% growth from Year 1
About Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud State University has a 95% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, serving 5,181 students in Saint Cloud, MN.
See all programs and financial aid at Saint Cloud 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
How does Saint Cloud State University's English program score?
This program scores 26/100 — 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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