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English at Baldwin Wallace University

Berea, OH · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · English Language and Literature, General

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $26,760/yr (-12% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (61% exposed)

Job Market Large (73,200 openings/yr)

ROI 3.2x earnings multiple

Ranked #458 of 493 English Language and Literature, General programs

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	$493K	$493K	$461K
Earnings Multiple	3.2x	3.2x	3.0x
Probability of Field Employment	48%	41%	29%
DegreeOutlook Score	18	18	14

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$151,752

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$110,616

27% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$26,000

11.7 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$43,682

63% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $26,760/yr, roughly in line with the $30,427 national median for English. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

At 3.2x tuition cost in decade earnings, the ROI is moderate. This program pays for itself, but it's not a financial slam-dunk.

The 7% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some English career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

At $26,000 against $26,760/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

A #458 ranking among 493 English programs places Baldwin Wallace University in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

The $26,760-to-$43,682 earnings arc over five years reflects a 63% gain — well above average career growth for recent graduates.

About Baldwin Wallace University

Baldwin Wallace University accepts 77% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, a smaller institution with 2,775 students in Berea, 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

What does a 18/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for English at Baldwin Wallace University?

At 18/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring English programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.

Should I worry about AI if I study English at Baldwin Wallace University?

The 61% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →