English at Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL · Public · Bachelor's Degree · English Language and Literature, General
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
30
Optimistic
30
Base Case
24
Pessimistic
Earnings
$31,420/yr (3% vs median)
AI Risk
Very High (61% exposed)
Job Market
Large (73,200 openings/yr)
ROI
9.5x 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 | $491K | $492K | $460K |
| Earnings Multiple | 9.5x | 9.5x | 8.9x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 48% | 41% | 29% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 30 | 30 | 24 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$51,688
Median Debt at Graduation
$24,250
9.3 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$45,241
44% growth from Year 1
About Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville
A 97% acceptance rate means Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville is accessible to most applicants, enrolling 8,836 students in Edwardsville, IL.
See all programs and financial aid at Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville →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 Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville?
A score of 30/100 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 $459,832 in decade earnings vs $491,382 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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