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English at University of Central Oklahoma

Edmond, OK · Public · Bachelor's Degree · English Language and Literature, General

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $31,214/yr (3% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (61% exposed)

Job Market Large (73,200 openings/yr)

ROI 12.8x earnings multiple (5.6x out-of-state)

Ranked #207 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 graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$429K	$437K	$422K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	12.6x	12.8x	12.4x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.5x	5.6x	5.4x
Probability of Field Employment	48%	41%	29%
DegreeOutlook Score	32	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)

$34,088

Out-of-state: $77,636 (5.6x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$75,960

-123% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$16,074

6.2 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (4 Year)

$30,290

Small cohort — data may not reflect typical outcomes

Program Analysis

University of Central Oklahoma's English program produces graduates earning $31,214/yr — within striking distance of the $30,427 national average for this field.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 12.8x 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 2% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $16,074 represents roughly 6 months of the $31,214 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

At #207 of 493 English programs, University of Central Oklahoma scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

About University of Central Oklahoma

A 82% acceptance rate means University of Central Oklahoma is accessible to most applicants, serving 10,132 students in Edmond, OK.

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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 University of Central Oklahoma?

A score of 32/100 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 $421,942 in decade earnings vs $428,531 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

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