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English at Bucknell University

Lewisburg, PA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · English Language and Literature, General
24 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
25
Optimistic
24
Base Case
18
Pessimistic
Earnings $34,043/yr (12% vs median)
AI Risk Very High (61% exposed)
Job Market Large (73,200 openings/yr)
ROI 2.3x earnings multiple
Ranked #385 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 $601K $586K $526K
Earnings Multiple 2.3x 2.3x 2.0x
Probability of Field Employment 48% 41% 29%
DegreeOutlook Score 25 24 18

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$259,088
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$161,716
38% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$27,000
9.5 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$61,250
80% growth from Year 1

About Bucknell University

Bucknell University accepts 32% of applicants — selective, though not ultra-competitive, a compact campus enrolling 3,818 students in Lewisburg, PA. The average net cost of $161,716 over four years represents a 38% 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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Compare & Explore

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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 Bucknell University

Computer Engineering ($90,171) Chemical Engineering ($80,653) Civil Engineering ($80,231) Mechanical Engineering ($79,391) International Relations and National Security Studies ($77,312) Accounting and Related Services ($75,776) Economics ($70,946) Marketing ($70,868)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for English at Bucknell University?
A score of 24/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for English. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.
Will AI replace English careers?
With 61% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $525,671 in decade earnings vs $600,589 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →