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English at Clark University

Worcester, MA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · English Language and Literature, General
13 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
14
Optimistic
13
Base Case
11
Pessimistic
Earnings $22,670/yr (-25% vs median)
AI Risk Very High (61% exposed)
Job Market Large (73,200 openings/yr)
ROI 2.2x earnings multiple
Ranked #489 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 $496K $495K $462K
Earnings Multiple 2.2x 2.2x 2.1x
Probability of Field Employment 48% 41% 29%
DegreeOutlook Score 14 13 11

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$220,640
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$110,844
50% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$26,168
13.9 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$41,952
85% growth from Year 1

About Clark University

Clark University accepts 42% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, a compact campus enrolling 2,336 students in Worcester, MA. Financial aid reduces the effective four-year cost to $110,844 — 50% 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
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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 Clark University

Business Administration, Management and Operations ($43,449) Biology, General ($37,590) Natural Resources Conservation and Research ($34,500) Economics ($34,023) Political Science and Government ($33,625) Psychology, General ($33,264) Geography and Cartography ($29,713)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for English at Clark University?
A score of 13/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for English. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.
Is English at Clark University worth the student debt?
Median debt of $26,168 against $22,670/yr starting salary means roughly 1.2 years of earnings go to repayment. That's above average — financial aid and loan terms matter here.
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 $462,336 in decade earnings vs $495,535 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Can you still earn well with English from Clark University?
First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →