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English at Tufts University

Medford, MA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · English Language and Literature, General

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $34,689/yr (14% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (61% exposed)

Job Market Large (73,200 openings/yr)

ROI 2.2x earnings multiple

Ranked #354 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	$614K	$598K	$534K
Earnings Multiple	2.3x	2.2x	2.0x
Probability of Field Employment	48%	41%	29%
DegreeOutlook Score	26	25	18

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$271,376

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$141,740

48% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$14,670

5.1 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$63,266

82% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $34,689/yr, edging above the $30,427 national average for English — a modest premium that suggests solid regional demand.

At 2.2x tuition cost, the financial math is tight. Decade earnings don't dramatically exceed what you paid, making school choice and aid packages critical.

The 13% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some English career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

At $14,670 in median debt against $34,689 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

A #354 ranking among 493 English programs places Tufts University in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

The $34,689-to-$63,266 earnings arc over five years reflects a 82% gain — well above average career growth for recent graduates.

About Tufts University

Tufts University admits 10% of applicants — among the most selective institutions in the country, serving 6,804 students in Medford, MA. Financial aid reduces the effective four-year cost to $141,740 — 48% 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

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 25/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for English at Tufts University?

At 25/100, 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 Tufts 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 →