English at The University of Texas at Tyler
Tyler, TX · Public · Bachelor's Degree · English Language and Literature, General
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
34
Optimistic
33
Base Case
26
Pessimistic
Earnings
$38,089/yr (25% vs median)
AI Risk
Very High (61% exposed)
Job Market
Large (73,200 openings/yr)
ROI
11.8x earnings multiple (4.7x 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 | $466K | $470K | $445K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 11.7x | 11.8x | 11.2x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 4.6x | 4.7x | 4.4x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 48% | 41% | 29% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 34 | 33 | 26 |
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$39,680
Out-of-state: $100,792 (4.7x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$18,804
5.9 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$35,313
Small cohort — data may not reflect typical outcomes
About The University of Texas at Tyler
With 92% of applicants admitted, The University of Texas at Tyler prioritizes broad access, enrolling 7,009 students in Tyler, TX.
See all programs and financial aid at The University of Texas at Tyler →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 The University of Texas at Tyler'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.
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