English at Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX · Public · Bachelor's Degree · English Language and Literature, General
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
34
Optimistic
33
Base Case
29
Pessimistic
Earnings
$26,518/yr (-13% vs median)
AI Risk
Very High (61% exposed)
Job Market
Large (73,200 openings/yr)
ROI
12.1x earnings multiple (5.9x 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 | $588K | $576K | $518K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 12.4x | 12.1x | 10.9x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 6.0x | 5.9x | 5.3x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 48% | 41% | 29% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 34 | 33 | 29 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$47,408
Out-of-state: $97,804 (5.9x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$20,000
9.1 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$55,277
108% growth from Year 1
About Texas Tech University
Texas Tech University has a 71% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, with 32,446 students enrolled in Lubbock, TX.
See all programs and financial aid at Texas Tech 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
Compare & Explore
English at Other Schools
Other Majors at Texas Tech University
Explore the Trade Alternative
Not every career requires a four-year degree. Trade programs in related fields can offer competitive salaries with a fraction of the student loan burden.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Texas Tech University's English program score?
This program scores 33/100 — 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.
See full methodology →