English at Southwestern University
Georgetown, TX · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · English Language and Literature, General
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
20
Optimistic
19
Base Case
16
Pessimistic
Earnings
$25,060/yr (-18% vs median)
AI Risk
Very High (61% exposed)
Job Market
Large (73,200 openings/yr)
ROI
2.0x 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 | $395K | $408K | $402K |
| Earnings Multiple | 1.9x | 2.0x | 2.0x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 48% | 41% | 29% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 20 | 19 | 16 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$204,232
About Southwestern University
A 39% acceptance rate puts Southwestern University in competitive admissions territory, with a smaller student body of 1,454 in Georgetown, TX. The average net cost of $109,872 over four years represents a 46% discount from published tuition.
See all programs and financial aid at Southwestern 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 Southwestern University?
A score of 19/100 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 $401,698 in decade earnings vs $394,955 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Can you still earn well with English from Southwestern 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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