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English at University of South Florida

Tampa, FL · Public · Bachelor's Degree · English Language and Literature, General

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $30,696/yr (1% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (61% exposed)

Job Market Large (73,200 openings/yr)

ROI 18.5x earnings multiple (6.9x out-of-state)

Ranked #92 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	$473K	$475K	$449K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	18.4x	18.5x	17.5x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.8x	6.9x	6.5x
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)

$25,640

Out-of-state: $69,296 (6.9x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$40,172

-57% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$16,500

6.5 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$42,211

38% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $30,696 track close to the $30,427 national median for English programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

The 18.5x 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 $16,500 debt-to-$30,696 income ratio translates to about 6 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #92 out of 493 programs, University of South Florida's English program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $30,696 to $42,211 shows 38% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About University of South Florida

With a 41% acceptance rate, University of South Florida is moderately selective, one of the larger campuses at 36,299 students in Tampa, FL.

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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 South Florida'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 South Florida rank so high for English?

The #92 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 →