English at Hollins University
Roanoke, VA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · English Language and Literature, General
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
15
Optimistic
15
Base Case
12
Pessimistic
Earnings
$25,876/yr (-15% vs median)
AI Risk
Very High (61% exposed)
Job Market
Large (73,200 openings/yr)
ROI
2.6x 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 | $425K | $434K | $420K |
| Earnings Multiple | 2.5x | 2.6x | 2.5x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 48% | 41% | 29% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 15 | 15 | 12 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$169,040
Median Debt at Graduation
$27,000
12.5 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$33,412
29% growth from Year 1
About Hollins University
Hollins University accepts 71% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, a compact campus enrolling 673 students in Roanoke, VA. Financial aid reduces the effective four-year cost to $89,052 — 47% less than the list price.
See all programs and financial aid at Hollins University →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 Hollins University?
A score of 15/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for English. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.
Is English at Hollins University worth the student debt?
Median debt of $27,000 against $25,876/yr starting salary means roughly 1.0 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 $419,924 in decade earnings vs $425,187 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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