English at Utah State University
Logan, UT · Public · Bachelor's Degree · English Language and Literature, General
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
37
Optimistic
37
Base Case
31
Pessimistic
Earnings
$32,199/yr (6% vs median)
AI Risk
Very High (61% exposed)
Job Market
Large (73,200 openings/yr)
ROI
13.8x earnings multiple (5.1x 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 | $513K | $510K | $473K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 13.9x | 13.8x | 12.8x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 5.2x | 5.1x | 4.8x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 48% | 41% | 29% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 37 | 37 | 31 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$36,912
Out-of-state: $99,208 (5.1x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$17,000
6.3 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$48,621
51% growth from Year 1
About Utah State University
Utah State University has a 94% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, serving a student body of 20,342 in Logan, UT.
See all programs and financial aid at Utah State University →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 is the DegreeOutlook Score for English at Utah State University?
A score of 37/100 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 $472,666 in decade earnings vs $512,671 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
What makes Utah State University's English program stand out?
Ranked #83 of 493 programs nationally, Utah State University lands in the top 25%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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