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English at Drew University

Madison, NJ · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · English Language and Literature, General
25 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
26
Optimistic
25
Base Case
19
Pessimistic
Earnings $32,279/yr (6% vs median)
AI Risk Very High (61% exposed)
Job Market Large (73,200 openings/yr)
ROI 2.4x earnings multiple
Ranked #356 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 2.4x 2.4x 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)
$181,440
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$102,576
43% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$27,000
10.0 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

Drew University's English graduates start at $32,279/yr — above the $30,427 national average, though not by a wide margin.

An earnings multiple of 2.4x 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-$32,279 income ratio translates to about 10 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #356 out of 493 programs, Drew University's financial outcomes for English trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

About Drew University

Drew University's 69% acceptance rate reflects moderate selectivity, a smaller institution with 1,510 students in Madison, NJ. Financial aid reduces the effective four-year cost to $102,576 — 43% less than the list price.

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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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English at Other Schools

Georgetown University ($52,122) University of Houston-Clear Lake ($50,876) Monmouth University ($50,737) Brown University ($50,437) Northeastern University ($49,639) Northeastern University Professional Programs ($49,639) Bowdoin College ($49,421) Williams College ($49,340)

Other Majors at Drew University

Computer Science ($47,689) Business Administration, Management and Operations ($40,242) Political Science and Government ($35,171) Economics ($33,639) Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities ($28,961) Neurobiology and Neurosciences ($28,881) Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics ($27,823) Biology, General ($24,229)

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Frequently Asked Questions

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