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English at University of Utah

Salt Lake City, UT · Public · Bachelor's Degree · English Language and Literature, General

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $38,644/yr (27% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (61% exposed)

Job Market Large (73,200 openings/yr)

ROI 14.0x earnings multiple (4.4x out-of-state)

Ranked #7 of 493 English Language and Literature, General programs Top 1%

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	$527K	$522K	$481K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	14.1x	14.0x	12.9x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.4x	4.4x	4.0x
Probability of Field Employment	48%	41%	29%
DegreeOutlook Score	46	45	38

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$37,260

Out-of-state: $119,348 (4.4x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$52,688

-41% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$17,375

5.4 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$52,921

37% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $38,644 put University of Utah's English program 27% above the national median of $30,427 — one of the higher-earning programs in this field.

With a 14.0x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 9% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some English career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

With first-year pay of $38,644 far exceeding the $17,375 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

Among 493 English programs nationally, University of Utah ranks #7 — elite territory by any measure of graduate financial outcomes.

A 37% earnings increase from $38,644 to $52,921 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

About University of Utah

University of Utah accepts 87% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, with 26,041 students enrolled in Salt Lake City, UT.

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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

What does a 45/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for English at University of Utah?

At 45/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring English programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.

Should I worry about AI if I study English at University of Utah?

The 61% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.

Is University of Utah one of the best schools for English?

Among 493 English programs, University of Utah's #7 position reflects consistently above-average results across earnings, ROI, and employment probability.

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