English at Wofford College

Spartanburg, SC · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · English Language and Literature, General
32 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
33
Optimistic
32
Base Case
26
Pessimistic
Earnings $34,478/yr (13% vs median)
AI Risk Very High (61% exposed)
Job Market Large (73,200 openings/yr)
ROI 3.0x earnings multiple
Ranked #210 of 493 English Language and Literature, General programs Top 50%

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 $685K $660K $577K
Earnings Multiple 3.2x 3.0x 2.7x
Probability of Field Employment 48% 41% 29%
DegreeOutlook Score 33 32 26

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$216,400
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$115,936
46% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$25,408
8.8 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$71,588
108% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $34,478 at Wofford College come in 13% above the national median of $30,427 for English programs.

An earnings multiple of 3.0x means the program roughly breaks even in financial terms over ten years. Non-financial factors need to justify the investment.

AI risk is moderate — 61% task exposure — and the 16% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $25,408 debt-to-$34,478 income ratio translates to about 9 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #210 out of 493 programs, Wofford College's English offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

Earnings growth from $34,478 to $71,588 over five years (108% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About Wofford College

A 59% admission rate makes Wofford College accessible to a wide range of qualified students, a compact campus enrolling 1,873 students in Spartanburg, SC. The average net cost of $115,936 over four years represents a 46% discount from published tuition.

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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

How does Wofford College's English program score?
This program scores 32/100 — on the lower end for English. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
How vulnerable is English to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' English careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 61% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →