English at Troy University
Troy, AL · Public · Bachelor's Degree · English Language and Literature, General
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
23
Optimistic
22
Base Case
19
Pessimistic
Earnings
$25,888/yr (-15% vs median)
AI Risk
Very High (61% exposed)
Job Market
Large (73,200 openings/yr)
ROI
11.0x earnings multiple (5.5x 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 | $420K | $430K | $417K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 10.7x | 11.0x | 10.6x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 5.4x | 5.5x | 5.3x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 48% | 41% | 29% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 23 | 22 | 19 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$39,168
Out-of-state: $78,336 (5.5x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$24,812
11.5 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$32,570
26% growth from Year 1
About Troy University
A 93% acceptance rate means Troy University is accessible to most applicants, serving 10,089 students in Troy, AL. Pell Grant recipients make up 42% of the student body — a marker of economic diversity.
See all programs and financial aid at Troy 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 Troy University's English program score?
This program scores 22/100 — 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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