English at Stockton University
Galloway, NJ · Public · Bachelor's Degree · English Language and Literature, General
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
28
Optimistic
28
Base Case
22
Pessimistic
Earnings
$30,338/yr (-0% vs median)
AI Risk
Very High (61% exposed)
Job Market
Large (73,200 openings/yr)
ROI
8.0x earnings multiple (5.3x 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 | $497K | $497K | $464K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 8.0x | 8.0x | 7.5x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 5.3x | 5.3x | 4.9x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 48% | 41% | 29% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 28 | 28 | 22 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$62,128
Out-of-state: $93,680 (5.3x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$23,985
9.5 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$45,743
51% growth from Year 1
About Stockton University
Stockton University has a 88% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, serving 7,770 students in Galloway, NJ. 42% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic diversity.
See all programs and financial aid at Stockton 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 Stockton University's English program score?
This program scores 28/100 — 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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