English at Weber State University

Ogden, UT · Public · Bachelor's Degree · English Language and Literature, General
43 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
43
Optimistic
43
Base Case
36
Pessimistic
Earnings $34,224/yr (12% vs median)
AI Risk Very High (61% exposed)
Job Market Large (73,200 openings/yr)
ROI 19.7x earnings multiple (7.4x out-of-state)
Ranked #17 of 493 English Language and Literature, General programs Top 5%

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 $507K $505K $469K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 19.8x 19.7x 18.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 7.4x 7.4x 6.9x
Probability of Field Employment 48% 41% 29%
DegreeOutlook Score 43 43 36

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$25,564
Out-of-state: $68,336 (7.4x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$42,888
-68% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$9,000
3.2 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$48,433
42% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $34,224/yr, edging above the $30,427 national average for English — a modest premium that suggests solid regional demand.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 19.7x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI English programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in English's typical career paths, with 61% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 7% gap from the optimistic case.

At $9,000 in median debt against $34,224 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

At #17 of 493 nationally, this is a top-5% English program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.

Earnings grow from $34,224 to $48,433 over five years — a 42% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About Weber State University

enrolling 15,619 students in Ogden, UT.

See all programs and financial aid at Weber 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
View all 3 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

Compare & Explore

English at Other Schools

Other Majors at Weber State University

Is a Trade Program a Better Fit?

For students who prefer applied learning, trade programs can deliver strong earnings with significantly less debt and shorter time to employment.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for English at Weber State University?
A score of 43/100 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 $468,954 in decade earnings vs $506,515 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
What makes Weber State University's English program stand out?
Ranked #17 of 493 programs nationally, Weber State University lands in the top 5%. 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. See full methodology →