English at University of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · English Language and Literature, General
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
33
Optimistic
33
Base Case
26
Pessimistic
Earnings
$35,468/yr (17% vs median)
AI Risk
Very High (61% exposed)
Job Market
Large (73,200 openings/yr)
ROI
2.9x earnings multiple
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 | $694K | $667K | $582K |
| Earnings Multiple | 3.0x | 2.9x | 2.5x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 48% | 41% | 29% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 33 | 33 | 26 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$232,888
Median Debt at Graduation
$24,995
8.5 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$73,223
106% growth from Year 1
About University of San Francisco
With a 51% acceptance rate, University of San Francisco is moderately selective, with a mid-sized student body of 5,697 in San Francisco, CA. After financial aid, the average student pays $157,980 over four years — 32% below sticker price.
See all programs and financial aid at University of San Francisco →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 San Francisco's English program score?
This program scores 33/100 — 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.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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