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English at Bellarmine University

Louisville, KY · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · English Language and Literature, General

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $32,295/yr (6% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (61% exposed)

Job Market Large (73,200 openings/yr)

ROI 2.3x earnings multiple

Ranked #350 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	$434K	$442K	$425K
Earnings Multiple	2.3x	2.3x	2.3x
Probability of Field Employment	48%	41%	29%
DegreeOutlook Score	26	25	19

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$188,720

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$94,348

50% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$27,000

10.0 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $32,295 at Bellarmine University come in 6% above the national median of $30,427 for English programs.

An earnings multiple of 2.3x 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 2% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $27,000 debt-to-$32,295 income ratio translates to about 10 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #350 out of 493 programs, Bellarmine University's financial outcomes for English trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

About Bellarmine University

Bellarmine University accepts 94% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, with a smaller student body of 2,286 in Louisville, KY. The average net cost of $94,348 over four years represents a 50% 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 Bellarmine University's English program score?

This program scores 25/100 — 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.

How affordable is English at Bellarmine University after financial aid?

Sticker price is $188,720, but the average net cost is $94,348 — a 50% discount. For students who qualify for aid, this program is considerably more affordable than it appears.

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