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English at John Carroll University

University Heights, OH · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · English Language and Literature, General
18 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
19
Optimistic
18
Base Case
13
Pessimistic
Earnings $29,095/yr (-4% vs median)
AI Risk Very High (61% exposed)
Job Market Large (73,200 openings/yr)
ROI 2.5x earnings multiple
Ranked #459 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 $499K $498K $464K
Earnings Multiple 2.5x 2.5x 2.4x
Probability of Field Employment 48% 41% 29%
DegreeOutlook Score 19 18 13

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$196,400
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$114,468
42% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$25,188
10.4 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$45,487
56% growth from Year 1

About John Carroll University

A 81% acceptance rate means John Carroll University is accessible to most applicants, with a smaller student body of 2,228 in University Heights, OH. After financial aid, the average student pays $114,468 over four years — 42% below sticker 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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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 John Carroll University

Computer Science ($65,716) Economics ($65,098) Accounting and Related Services ($62,145) Finance and Financial Management Services ($55,590) Business Administration, Management and Operations ($54,238) Human Resources Management and Services ($50,938) Marketing ($48,890) Communication and Media Studies ($41,072)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for English at John Carroll University?
A score of 18/100 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 $464,496 in decade earnings vs $499,118 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →