English at Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · English Language and Literature, General
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
20
Optimistic
20
Base Case
15
Pessimistic
Earnings
$28,640/yr (-6% vs median)
AI Risk
Very High (61% exposed)
Job Market
Large (73,200 openings/yr)
ROI
2.7x 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 | $575K | $564K | $510K |
| Earnings Multiple | 2.8x | 2.7x | 2.5x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 48% | 41% | 29% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 20 | 20 | 15 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$206,864
Median Debt at Graduation
$25,000
10.5 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$55,105
92% growth from Year 1
About Loyola University Chicago
Loyola University Chicago has a 81% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, enrolling 11,576 students in Chicago, IL. The average net cost of $140,784 over four years represents a 32% discount from published tuition.
See all programs and financial aid at Loyola University Chicago →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
How does Loyola University Chicago's English program score?
This program scores 20/100 — 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.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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