Program Analysis
Graduates earn $30,540/yr, roughly in line with the $30,427 national median for English. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.
The earnings-to-cost ratio of 9.3x signals a solid financial return — projected decade earnings comfortably exceed the tuition investment.
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 10% gap from the optimistic case.
Median debt of $20,000 represents roughly 8 months of the $30,540 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.
At #182 of 493 English programs, University of Mary Washington scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.
Five-year earnings of $53,242 show a 74% jump from the $30,540 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.