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English at Benedictine College

Atchison, KS · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · English Language and Literature, General
26 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
26
Optimistic
26
Base Case
20
Pessimistic
Earnings $32,214/yr (6% vs median)
AI Risk Very High (61% exposed)
Job Market Large (73,200 openings/yr)
ROI 3.2x earnings multiple
Ranked #329 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 3.1x 3.2x 3.1x
Probability of Field Employment 48% 41% 29%
DegreeOutlook Score 26 26 20

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$139,200
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$109,908
21% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$26,650
9.9 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $32,214/yr, edging above the $30,427 national average for English — a modest premium that suggests solid regional demand.

The 3.2x return on tuition is positive but not overwhelming. Financial outcomes depend on keeping costs close to in-state rates.

AI risk is moderate — 61% task exposure — and the 2% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $26,650 debt-to-$32,214 income ratio translates to about 10 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #329 out of 493 programs, Benedictine College's financial outcomes for English trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

About Benedictine College

Benedictine College has a 76% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, with a smaller student body of 2,236 in Atchison, KS.

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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 Benedictine College

Mechanical Engineering ($71,539) Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing ($66,204) Finance and Financial Management Services ($58,821) Accounting and Related Services ($58,320) Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods ($42,834) Marketing ($42,772) Business Administration, Management and Operations ($39,661) Religious Education ($35,133)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Benedictine College's English program score?
This program scores 26/100 — 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 →