English at University of Georgia
Athens, GA · Public · Bachelor's Degree · English Language and Literature, General
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
29
Optimistic
29
Base Case
26
Pessimistic
Earnings
$23,022/yr (-24% vs median)
AI Risk
Very High (61% exposed)
Job Market
Large (73,200 openings/yr)
ROI
12.4x earnings multiple (4.6x 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 | $566K | $557K | $505K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 12.7x | 12.4x | 11.3x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 4.7x | 4.6x | 4.2x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 48% | 41% | 29% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 29 | 29 | 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)
$44,720
Out-of-state: $120,880 (4.6x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,500
10.2 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$50,356
119% growth from Year 1
About University of Georgia
A 37% acceptance rate puts University of Georgia in competitive admissions territory, one of the larger campuses at 31,310 students in Athens, GA.
See all programs and financial aid at University of Georgia →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 Georgia's English program score?
This program scores 29/100 — 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.
Why are English earnings lower at University of Georgia?
Lower starting pay at University of Georgia may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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