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English at Marist College

Poughkeepsie, NY · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · English Language and Literature, General
18 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
18
Optimistic
18
Base Case
14
Pessimistic
Earnings $25,615/yr (-16% vs median)
AI Risk Very High (61% exposed)
Job Market Large (73,200 openings/yr)
ROI 3.0x earnings multiple
Ranked #456 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 $565K $555K $504K
Earnings Multiple 3.1x 3.0x 2.7x
Probability of Field Employment 48% 41% 29%
DegreeOutlook Score 18 18 14

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$184,560
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$158,640
14% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$25,831
12.1 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$51,953
103% growth from Year 1

About Marist College

A 65% admission rate makes Marist College accessible to a wide range of qualified students, with a mid-sized student body of 5,039 in Poughkeepsie, NY.

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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 Marist College

Computer and Information Sciences, General ($77,315) Accounting and Related Services ($71,436) Computer Science ($69,737) Economics ($55,614) Business Administration, Management and Operations ($53,766) Psychology, Other ($47,348) Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations ($47,137) Political Science and Government ($43,238)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Marist College's English program score?
This program scores 18/100 — on the lower end for English. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
Do Marist College English graduates earn enough to justify the loans?
The debt-to-income ratio of 1.0x suggests an extended repayment window. Whether it's 'worth it' depends on career trajectory, not just first-year pay.
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 are English earnings lower at Marist College?
Lower starting pay at Marist College may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →