English Language and Literature, General at University of Arizona

Tucson, AZ · Public · Bachelor's Degree
32 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
33
Optimistic
32
Base Case
26
Pessimistic
Earnings $32,155/yr (6% vs median)
AI Risk Very High (61% exposed)
Job Market Large (73,200 openings/yr)
ROI 9.4x earnings multiple (3.1x out-of-state)
Ranked #185 of 493 English Language and Literature, General programs Top 50%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to English Language and Literature, General graduates.

Optimistic
No Disruption
Base Case
Gradual AI
Pessimistic
Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings $512K $510K $472K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 9.4x 9.4x 8.7x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 3.1x 3.1x 2.9x
Probability of Field Employment 48% 41% 29%
DegreeOutlook Score 33 32 26

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$54,504
Out-of-state: $164,380 (3.1x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$63,840
-17% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$18,725
7.0 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$48,554
51% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $32,155 per year, English Language and Literature, General graduates from University of Arizona earn slightly above the $30,427 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

At 9.4x the cost of in-state tuition, the ten-year earnings outlook represents a strong return. Not exceptional, but meaningfully positive.

AI risk is moderate — 61% task exposure — and the 8% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $18,725 debt-to-$32,155 income ratio translates to about 7 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #185 out of 493 programs, University of Arizona's English Language and Literature, General offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

Earnings growth from $32,155 to $48,554 over five years (51% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About University of Arizona

With 86% of applicants admitted, University of Arizona prioritizes broad access, one of the larger campuses at 40,769 students in Tucson, AZ.

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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

How does University of Arizona's English Language and Literature, General program score?
This program scores 32/100 — on the lower end for English Language and Literature, General. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
How vulnerable is English Language and Literature, General to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' English Language and Literature, General 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 →