English at University of Nevada-Las Vegas

Las Vegas, NV · Public · Bachelor's Degree · English Language and Literature, General
28 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
29
Optimistic
28
Base Case
24
Pessimistic
Earnings $27,315/yr (-10% vs median)
AI Risk Very High (61% exposed)
Job Market Large (73,200 openings/yr)
ROI 13.1x earnings multiple (4.6x out-of-state)
Ranked #289 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 $478K $480K $452K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 13.1x 13.1x 12.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 4.6x 4.6x 4.3x
Probability of Field Employment 48% 41% 29%
DegreeOutlook Score 29 28 24

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$36,568
Out-of-state: $104,392 (4.6x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$40,044
-10% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$22,362
9.8 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$41,763
53% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $27,315/yr, English graduates from University of Nevada-Las Vegas land near the $30,427 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 13.1x 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 5% gap from the optimistic case.

Median debt of $22,362 represents roughly 10 months of the $27,315 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.

Ranked #289 of 493 English programs, University of Nevada-Las Vegas falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

Five-year earnings of $41,763 show a 53% jump from the $27,315 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.

About University of Nevada-Las Vegas

With 96% of applicants admitted, University of Nevada-Las Vegas prioritizes broad access, serving a student body of 24,131 in Las Vegas, NV. 40% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic diversity.

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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 Nevada-Las Vegas?
A score of 28/100 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 $451,585 in decade earnings vs $477,700 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →