English at University at Albany
Albany, NY · Public · Bachelor's Degree · English Language and Literature, General
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
37
Optimistic
36
Base Case
30
Pessimistic
Earnings
$31,940/yr (5% vs median)
AI Risk
Very High (61% exposed)
Job Market
Large (73,200 openings/yr)
ROI
12.5x earnings multiple (4.5x 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 | $526K | $521K | $480K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 12.6x | 12.5x | 11.5x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 4.5x | 4.5x | 4.1x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 48% | 41% | 29% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 37 | 36 | 30 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$41,632
Out-of-state: $115,992 (4.5x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$20,662
7.8 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$50,340
58% growth from Year 1
About University at Albany
With a 70% acceptance rate, University at Albany is moderately selective, serving 12,100 students in Albany, NY. With 42% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum.
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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 University at Albany?
A score of 36/100 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 $480,447 in decade earnings vs $525,579 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
What makes University at Albany's English program stand out?
Ranked #101 of 493 programs nationally, University at Albany lands in the top 25%. 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.
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