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English at Saint Joseph's University

Philadelphia, PA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · English Language and Literature, General

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $31,266/yr (3% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (61% exposed)

Job Market Large (73,200 openings/yr)

ROI 3.1x earnings multiple

Ranked #297 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	$666K	$643K	$565K
Earnings Multiple	3.2x	3.1x	2.8x
Probability of Field Employment	48%	41%	29%
DegreeOutlook Score	28	28	22

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$205,360

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$141,948

31% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$26,915

10.3 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$67,199

115% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $31,266 track close to the $30,427 national median for English programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

At 3.1x tuition cost in decade earnings, the ROI is moderate. This program pays for itself, but it's not a financial slam-dunk.

The 15% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some English career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

At $26,915 against $31,266/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

A #297 ranking among 493 English programs places Saint Joseph's University in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

The $31,266-to-$67,199 earnings arc over five years reflects a 115% gain — well above average career growth for recent graduates.

About Saint Joseph's University

Saint Joseph's University has a 86% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, with a smaller student body of 4,742 in Philadelphia, PA. The average net cost of $141,948 over four years represents a 31% discount from published tuition.

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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 28/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for English at Saint Joseph's University?

At 28/100, 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 Joseph's University?

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 →