English at University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY · Public · Bachelor's Degree · English Language and Literature, General
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
22
Optimistic
22
Base Case
19
Pessimistic
Earnings
$21,404/yr (-30% vs median)
AI Risk
Very High (61% exposed)
Job Market
Large (73,200 openings/yr)
ROI
9.6x earnings multiple (3.8x 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 | $507K | $505K | $469K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 9.6x | 9.6x | 8.9x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 3.8x | 3.8x | 3.5x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 48% | 41% | 29% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 22 | 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)
$52,848
Out-of-state: $133,624 (3.8x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$20,194
11.3 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$42,565
99% growth from Year 1
About University of Kentucky
With 92% of applicants admitted, University of Kentucky prioritizes broad access, serving a student body of 23,189 in Lexington, KY.
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English language and literature teachers, postsecondary
$78,270/yr
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$64,580/yr
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$49,210/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does University of Kentucky'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.
Why are English earnings lower at University of Kentucky?
Lower starting pay at University of Kentucky 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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