English at Randolph-Macon College

Ashland, VA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · English Language and Literature, General
17 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
17
Optimistic
17
Base Case
13
Pessimistic
Earnings $27,110/yr (-11% vs median)
AI Risk Very High (61% exposed)
Job Market Large (73,200 openings/yr)
ROI 2.7x earnings multiple
Ranked #467 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 $519K $516K $476K
Earnings Multiple 2.7x 2.7x 2.5x
Probability of Field Employment 48% 41% 29%
DegreeOutlook Score 17 17 13

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$192,008
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$111,036
42% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$25,823
11.4 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$47,262
74% growth from Year 1

About Randolph-Macon College

Randolph-Macon College accepts 83% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, with a smaller student body of 1,489 in Ashland, VA. Financial aid reduces the effective four-year cost to $111,036 — 42% less than the list 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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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 17/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for English at Randolph-Macon College?
At 17/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring English programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.
Should I worry about AI if I study English at Randolph-Macon College?
The 61% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →