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English at University of Louisiana at Monroe

Monroe, LA · Public · Bachelor's Degree · English Language and Literature, General

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $20,834/yr (-32% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (61% exposed)

Job Market Large (73,200 openings/yr)

ROI 10.6x earnings multiple (4.6x out-of-state)

Ranked #394 of 493 English Language and Literature, General programs

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	$372K	$388K	$388K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	10.1x	10.6x	10.5x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.4x	4.6x	4.6x
Probability of Field Employment	48%	41%	29%
DegreeOutlook Score	23	23	20

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$36,760

Out-of-state: $85,160 (4.6x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$46,532

-27% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$15,704

9.0 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

University of Louisiana at Monroe's English graduates start at $20,834/yr, trailing the $30,427 national average by 32%. The program's value hinges on affordability.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 10.6x 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 -4% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $15,704 represents roughly 9 months of the $20,834 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

Ranked #394 of 493 English programs, University of Louisiana at Monroe falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About University of Louisiana at Monroe

A 75% acceptance rate means University of Louisiana at Monroe is accessible to most applicants, a smaller institution with 4,891 students in Monroe, LA.

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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 Louisiana at Monroe?

A score of 23/100 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 $387,799 in decade earnings vs $371,895 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Can you still earn well with English from University of Louisiana at Monroe?

First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.

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