Program Analysis
First-year earnings of $28,526 track close to the $30,427 national median for English Language and Literature, General programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.
The 12.3x 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 10% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
The $19,989 debt-to-$28,526 income ratio translates to about 8 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.
Ranked #153 out of 493 programs, University of Wisconsin-Madison's English Language and Literature, General offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.
Earnings growth from $28,526 to $53,044 over five years (86% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.