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English at University of Scranton

Scranton, PA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · English Language and Literature, General

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $22,159/yr (-27% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (61% exposed)

Job Market Large (73,200 openings/yr)

ROI 2.5x earnings multiple

Ranked #486 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	$529K	$524K	$483K
Earnings Multiple	2.5x	2.5x	2.3x
Probability of Field Employment	48%	41%	29%
DegreeOutlook Score	14	14	11

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$209,236

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$122,112

42% less than sticker · See by income

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$45,626

106% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Starting salaries of $22,159/yr fall 27% below the $30,427 national median for English. The financial case depends heavily on whether tuition compensates.

An earnings multiple of 2.5x 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 9% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

At #486 out of 493 programs, University of Scranton's financial outcomes for English trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $22,159 to $45,626 over five years (106% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About University of Scranton

University of Scranton has a 84% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, a compact campus enrolling 3,589 students in Scranton, PA. The average net cost of $122,112 over four years represents a 42% 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 University of Scranton's English program score?

This program scores 14/100 — 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.

Why are English earnings lower at University of Scranton?

Lower starting pay at University of Scranton may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.

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