English at Skidmore College
Saratoga Springs, NY · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · English Language and Literature, General
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
16
Optimistic
16
Base Case
12
Pessimistic
Earnings
$26,058/yr (-14% vs median)
AI Risk
Very High (61% exposed)
Job Market
Large (73,200 openings/yr)
ROI
2.1x earnings multiple
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 | 2.2x | 2.1x | 1.9x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 48% | 41% | 29% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 16 | 16 | 12 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$260,120
Median Debt at Graduation
$20,000
9.2 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$52,273
101% growth from Year 1
About Skidmore College
Skidmore College accepts 23% of applicants — selective, though not ultra-competitive, with a smaller student body of 2,760 in Saratoga Springs, NY. After financial aid, the average student pays $138,324 over four years — 47% below sticker price.
See all programs and financial aid at Skidmore College →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
Compare & Explore
English at Other Schools
Other Majors at Skidmore College
Explore the Trade Alternative
Not every career requires a four-year degree. Trade programs in related fields can offer competitive salaries with a fraction of the student loan burden.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the DegreeOutlook Score for English at Skidmore College?
A score of 16/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for English. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.
Will AI replace English careers?
With 61% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $504,105 in decade earnings vs $564,820 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
See full methodology →