Great points. I should clarify that. You all are very correct to jump on that the way I typed it!
I am *considering* grad school for the dual purpose of being able to use more of my brain at work than the average bachelor grad (this would be nearly everyone these days and trust me, it isn't much brainpower) AND to make more money. If both of those aren't likely to be fulfilled, then I won't do it. I had to chose quickly an undergrad degree because my GI Bill is running out and English I enjoy the most. It is also the most versatile. I understand the doors that open up with a B.A. but not how it could play into grad school.
I wouldn't go into any graduate program without a great certainty of a payoff. I posted in the hopes of hearing what graduate programs people pursue OUTSIDE of English from an English Undergrad. I've heard law, public policy, etc. But so many undergrads tout that there are 'many different things you can do with that'....Is it true?
I'd really love to hear more about the possibilities there.