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English at University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Charlotte, NC · Public · Bachelor's Degree · English Language and Literature, General

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $32,021/yr (5% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (61% exposed)

Job Market Large (73,200 openings/yr)

ROI 16.5x earnings multiple (5.4x out-of-state)

Ranked #104 of 493 English Language and Literature, General programs Top 25%

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	$472K	$475K	$448K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	16.4x	16.5x	15.5x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.4x	5.4x	5.1x
Probability of Field Employment	48%	41%	29%
DegreeOutlook Score	36	36	30

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$28,856

Out-of-state: $87,504 (5.4x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$58,980

-104% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$19,500

7.3 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$42,494

33% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $32,021 per year, English graduates from University of North Carolina at Charlotte earn slightly above the $30,427 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

The 16.5x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 61% task exposure — and the 5% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $19,500 debt-to-$32,021 income ratio translates to about 7 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #104 out of 493 programs, University of North Carolina at Charlotte's English program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $32,021 to $42,494 shows 33% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About University of North Carolina at Charlotte

With 80% of applicants admitted, University of North Carolina at Charlotte prioritizes broad access, with 23,567 students enrolled in Charlotte, NC.

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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

How does University of North Carolina at Charlotte's English program score?

This program scores 36/100 — 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 does University of North Carolina at Charlotte rank so high for English?

The #104 ranking out of 493 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable relative to income, and the job market supports the field.

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