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The English Major’s Post-Graduation ROI: A Career & Lifestyle Study
As English majors, we face unique choices regarding graduate school and entering the workforce. This survey is part of a research project; it aims to gather data on student expectations regarding salary, career stability, and the long-term 'Return on Investment' of a master’s degree. Your anonymous feedback will help map out the actual financial and personal trade-offs English alumni face in today’s economy.
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Are you an English major? *
On a scale of 1-10 how confident are you in your ability to be successful in your degree? *
Not Confident At All
Extremely Confident
On a scale of 1–10, how confident are you that those with a Bachelor's degree in English will secure a "living wage" job. 

For context, a 'living wage' for a family of four in our region is roughly $80k. Meaning that you have to make about $40 an hour.
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Not Confident At All
Absolutely Confident
What is your expected starting salary for an entry-level professional role with a Bachelor's degree in English? *
On a scale of 1–10, how confident are you that those with a Master's degree in English will secure a "living wage" job. 

For context, a 'living wage' for a family of four in our region is roughly $80k. Meaning that you have to make about $40 an hour.
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Not Confident At All
Absolutely Confident
What is your expected starting salary for an entry-level professional role with a Master's degree in English? *
What is your target career field? *
How would you compare the value of two years of professional "seniority" (work experience and networking) versus a two-year Master’s degree? *
What do you estimate is the total cost (tuition, fees, and books) for a 2-year Master’s degree in English or a related field? *
How many years of working do you think it takes for a person with a Master's degree to actually 'catch up' to the total money earned by someone who started working two years earlier with a Bachelor's degree? *
Imagine two students graduate with a BA in English today. Who do you think will be in a better financial position (considering total savings and debt) ten years from now? *
Which of the following best describes your post-graduation plans? *
When considering graduate school, do you factor in "Opportunity Cost" (the total amount of wages you would have earned if you worked for those two years instead of being a student)? *
Which factor would be the strongest motivator for you to attend graduate school? *
In your view, what is the most significant "non-financial" cost of attending graduate school? *
Regardless of pay, do you believe a Master’s degree allows you to skip 'entry-level' roles, or will you still start in the same positions as those with a Bachelor's degree? *
If you knew that a Master's degree would hypothetically result in a total net loss (due to debt and lost wages) for the first 15 years of your career, would you still pursue it *

In your chosen career path, do you believe specialized, non-degree certifications (like a Technical Writing certificate or a Coding badge) provide a sufficient skill set to be more successful?

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