English at University of Toledo
Toledo, OH · Public · Bachelor's Degree · English Language and Literature, General
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
23
Optimistic
23
Base Case
20
Pessimistic
Earnings
$24,301/yr (-20% vs median)
AI Risk
Very High (61% exposed)
Job Market
Large (73,200 openings/yr)
ROI
9.7x earnings multiple (5.5x 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 | $479K | $481K | $453K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 9.7x | 9.7x | 9.1x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 5.5x | 5.5x | 5.2x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 48% | 41% | 29% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 23 | 23 | 20 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$49,508
Out-of-state: $86,948 (5.5x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,498
9.6 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$40,728
68% growth from Year 1
About University of Toledo
University of Toledo has a 95% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, enrolling 10,244 students in Toledo, OH.
See all programs and financial aid at University of Toledo →Top Career Paths
English language and literature teachers, postsecondary
$78,270/yr
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$64,580/yr
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$49,210/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the DegreeOutlook Score for English at University of Toledo?
A score of 23/100 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 $452,667 in decade earnings vs $479,497 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Can you still earn well with English from University of Toledo?
First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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