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English at Lesley University

Cambridge, MA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · English Language and Literature, General
36 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
36
Optimistic
36
Base Case
28
Pessimistic
Earnings $38,442/yr (26% vs median)
AI Risk Very High (61% exposed)
Job Market Large (73,200 openings/yr)
ROI 4.2x earnings multiple
Ranked #95 of 493 English Language and Literature, General programs Top 25%

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 $567K $557K $505K
Earnings Multiple 4.3x 4.2x 3.9x
Probability of Field Employment 48% 41% 29%
DegreeOutlook Score 36 36 28

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$131,120
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$127,220
3% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$21,500
6.7 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$58,722
53% growth from Year 1

About Lesley University

A 94% acceptance rate means Lesley University is accessible to most applicants, a compact campus enrolling 1,252 students in Cambridge, MA.

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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 Lesley University

Business Administration, Management and Operations ($46,448) Psychology, General ($39,211) Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services ($38,516) Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology ($38,404) Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods ($36,897) Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities ($35,658) Film/Video and Photographic Arts ($31,846) Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions ($28,787)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Lesley University's English program score?
This program scores 36/100 — on the lower end for English. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
How vulnerable is English to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' English careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 61% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.
Why does Lesley University rank so high for English?
The #95 ranking out of 493 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable relative to income, and the job market supports the field.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →