English Language and Literature, General at Wright State University-Main Campus

Dayton, OH · Public · Bachelor's Degree
31 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
32
Optimistic
31
Base Case
25
Pessimistic
Earnings $33,011/yr (8% vs median)
AI Risk Very High (61% exposed)
Job Market Large (73,200 openings/yr)
ROI 10.6x earnings multiple (5.7x out-of-state)
Ranked #222 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 Language and Literature, General graduates.

Optimistic
No Disruption
Base Case
Gradual AI
Pessimistic
Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings $470K $473K $447K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 10.5x 10.6x 10.0x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 5.7x 5.7x 5.4x
Probability of Field Employment 48% 41% 29%
DegreeOutlook Score 32 31 25

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$44,752
Out-of-state: $82,424 (5.7x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$60,864
-36% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$21,500
7.8 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$42,480
29% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Wright State University-Main Campus's English Language and Literature, General graduates start at $33,011/yr — above the $30,427 national average, though not by a wide margin.

The 10.6x 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 5% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $21,500 debt-to-$33,011 income ratio translates to about 8 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

Ranked #222 out of 493 programs, Wright State University-Main Campus's English Language and Literature, General offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $33,011 to $42,480 shows 29% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About Wright State University-Main Campus

A 95% acceptance rate means Wright State University-Main Campus is accessible to most applicants, with a mid-sized student body of 6,330 in Dayton, OH.

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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 Wright State University-Main Campus's English Language and Literature, General program score?
This program scores 31/100 — on the lower end for English Language and Literature, General. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
How vulnerable is English Language and Literature, General to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' English Language and Literature, General 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 →