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English at Mercy University

Dobbs Ferry, NY · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · English Language and Literature, General
31 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
32
Optimistic
31
Base Case
28
Pessimistic
Earnings $25,612/yr (-16% vs median)
AI Risk Very High (61% exposed)
Job Market Large (73,200 openings/yr)
ROI 7.6x earnings multiple
Ranked #221 of 493 English Language and Literature, General programs Top 50%

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 $697K $670K $584K
Earnings Multiple 7.9x 7.6x 6.6x
Probability of Field Employment 48% 41% 29%
DegreeOutlook Score 32 31 28

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$88,424
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$63,080
29% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$25,500
11.9 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$65,759
157% growth from Year 1

About Mercy University

Mercy University has a 85% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, enrolling 5,539 students in Dobbs Ferry, NY. 47% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating strong socioeconomic diversity.

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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 Mercy University

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions ($101,516) Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing ($90,933) Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management ($55,745) Veterinary Biomedical and Clinical Sciences ($51,950) Computer and Information Sciences, General ($47,967) Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities ($46,408) Business Administration, Management and Operations ($42,211) Accounting and Related Services ($41,493)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Mercy University's English program score?
This program scores 31/100 — 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 are English earnings lower at Mercy University?
Lower starting pay at Mercy University 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 →