English at Saint Anselm College

Manchester, NH · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · English Language and Literature, General
31 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
32
Optimistic
31
Base Case
24
Pessimistic
Earnings $35,584/yr (17% vs median)
AI Risk Very High (61% exposed)
Job Market Large (73,200 openings/yr)
ROI 3.2x earnings multiple
Ranked #218 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 $616K $599K $535K
Earnings Multiple 3.3x 3.2x 2.9x
Probability of Field Employment 48% 41% 29%
DegreeOutlook Score 32 31 24

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$187,240
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$138,976
26% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$26,000
8.8 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$63,982
80% growth from Year 1

About Saint Anselm College

With 78% of applicants admitted, Saint Anselm College prioritizes broad access, a smaller institution with 2,032 students in Manchester, NH.

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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 31/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for English at Saint Anselm College?
At 31/100, 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 Saint Anselm 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 →