English at University of Nevada-Reno
Reno, NV · Public · Bachelor's Degree · English Language and Literature, General
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
28
Optimistic
28
Base Case
25
Pessimistic
Earnings
$24,797/yr (-19% vs median)
AI Risk
Very High (61% exposed)
Job Market
Large (73,200 openings/yr)
ROI
13.9x earnings multiple (4.8x 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 | $500K | $499K | $465K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 13.9x | 13.9x | 12.9x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 4.8x | 4.8x | 4.5x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 48% | 41% | 29% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 28 | 28 | 25 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$35,976
Out-of-state: $103,800 (4.8x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$24,355
11.8 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$43,667
76% growth from Year 1
About University of Nevada-Reno
University of Nevada-Reno accepts 85% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, with a mid-sized student body of 15,723 in Reno, NV.
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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
How does University of Nevada-Reno's English program score?
This program scores 28/100 — 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 Nevada-Reno?
Lower starting pay at University of Nevada-Reno 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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