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English at The University of Texas at Arlington

Arlington, TX · Public · Bachelor's Degree · English Language and Literature, General

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $40,718/yr (34% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (61% exposed)

Job Market Large (73,200 openings/yr)

ROI 11.0x earnings multiple (4.4x out-of-state)

Ranked #10 of 493 English Language and Literature, General programs Top 5%

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	$521K	$517K	$478K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	11.1x	11.0x	10.2x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.4x	4.4x	4.0x
Probability of Field Employment	48%	41%	29%
DegreeOutlook Score	44	44	36

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$46,912

Out-of-state: $118,640 (4.4x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$60,940

-30% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$19,723

5.8 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$52,557

29% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates of The University of Texas at Arlington's English program earn $40,718/yr in their first year — 34% above the $30,427 national median, a strong market signal for this institution.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 11.0x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI English programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in English's typical career paths, with 61% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 8% gap from the optimistic case.

At $19,723 in median debt against $40,718 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

At #10 of 493 nationally, this is a top-5% English program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.

Earnings grow from $40,718 to $52,557 over five years — a 29% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About The University of Texas at Arlington

The University of Texas at Arlington has a 81% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, serving a student body of 30,834 in Arlington, TX.

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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 The University of Texas at Arlington?

A score of 44/100 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 $477,586 in decade earnings vs $520,833 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

What makes The University of Texas at Arlington's English program stand out?

Ranked #10 of 493 programs nationally, The University of Texas at Arlington lands in the top 5%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →