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English at Kenyon College

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

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $29,962/yr (-2% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (61% exposed)

Job Market Large (73,200 openings/yr)

ROI 1.8x earnings multiple

Ranked #460 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	$490K	$491K	$459K
Earnings Multiple	1.8x	1.8x	1.7x
Probability of Field Employment	48%	41%	29%
DegreeOutlook Score	18	18	13

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$277,320

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$117,532

58% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$19,000

7.6 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$44,562

49% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $29,962/yr, English graduates from Kenyon College land near the $30,427 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

At 1.8x tuition cost, the financial math is tight. Decade earnings don't dramatically exceed what you paid, making school choice and aid packages critical.

The 6% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some English career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

At $19,000 against $29,962/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

A #460 ranking among 493 English programs places Kenyon College in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

A 49% earnings increase from $29,962 to $44,562 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

About Kenyon College

A 31% acceptance rate puts Kenyon College in competitive admissions territory, a compact campus enrolling 1,753 students in Gambier, OH. After financial aid, the average student pays $117,532 over four years — 58% below sticker 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

View all 3 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 18/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for English at Kenyon College?

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 Kenyon College?

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.

What do students actually pay for English at Kenyon College?

The 58% gap between sticker price and net cost means most students pay far less than $277,320. At a net cost of $117,532, the earnings multiple improves substantially.

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