English at University of Maryland Global Campus
Adelphi, MD · Public · Bachelor's Degree · English Language and Literature, General
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
44
Optimistic
43
Base Case
36
Pessimistic
Earnings
$35,630/yr (17% vs median)
AI Risk
Very High (61% exposed)
Job Market
Large (73,200 openings/yr)
ROI
16.1x earnings multiple (10.4x 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 | $517K | $514K | $476K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 16.2x | 16.1x | 14.9x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 10.5x | 10.4x | 9.6x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 48% | 41% | 29% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 44 | 43 | 36 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$31,968
Out-of-state: $49,344 (10.4x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$18,937
6.4 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$50,536
42% growth from Year 1
About University of Maryland Global Campus
serving a student body of 48,238 in Adelphi, MD.
See all programs and financial aid at University of Maryland Global Campus →Top Career Paths
English language and literature teachers, postsecondary
$78,270/yr
Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education
$64,580/yr
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$49,210/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the DegreeOutlook Score for English at University of Maryland Global Campus?
A score of 43/100 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 $475,562 in decade earnings vs $517,471 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
What makes University of Maryland Global Campus's English program stand out?
Ranked #15 of 493 programs nationally, University of Maryland Global Campus lands in the top 5%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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