English at Goucher College
Baltimore, MD · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · English Language and Literature, General
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
21
Optimistic
21
Base Case
14
Pessimistic
Earnings
$32,545/yr (7% vs median)
AI Risk
Very High (61% exposed)
Job Market
Large (73,200 openings/yr)
ROI
2.2x earnings multiple
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 | $444K | $450K | $431K |
| Earnings Multiple | 2.2x | 2.2x | 2.1x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 48% | 41% | 29% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 21 | 21 | 14 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$205,000
Median Debt at Graduation
$26,000
9.6 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$38,049
17% growth from Year 1
About Goucher College
A 73% acceptance rate means Goucher College is accessible to most applicants, a compact campus enrolling 948 students in Baltimore, MD. The average net cost of $95,096 over four years represents a 54% discount from published tuition.
See all programs and financial aid at Goucher College →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
What is the DegreeOutlook Score for English at Goucher College?
A score of 21/100 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 $431,297 in decade earnings vs $444,051 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Is Goucher College a hidden gem for English?
After financial aid, the average student pays $95,096 over four years — 54% below the $205,000 sticker price. That gap makes the ROI significantly better than published tuition suggests.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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