English at St Olaf College
Northfield, MN · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · English Language and Literature, General
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
19
Optimistic
19
Base Case
14
Pessimistic
Earnings
$29,398/yr (-3% vs median)
AI Risk
Very High (61% exposed)
Job Market
Large (73,200 openings/yr)
ROI
2.3x 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 | $534K | $528K | $485K |
| Earnings Multiple | 2.3x | 2.3x | 2.1x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 48% | 41% | 29% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 19 | 19 | 14 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$227,880
Median Debt at Graduation
$25,715
10.5 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$50,310
71% growth from Year 1
About St Olaf College
A 52% admission rate makes St Olaf College accessible to a wide range of qualified students, with a smaller student body of 3,049 in Northfield, MN. Financial aid reduces the effective four-year cost to $91,008 — 60% less than the list price.
See all programs and financial aid at St Olaf 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
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a 19/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for English at St Olaf College?
At 19/100, 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 St Olaf 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.
What do students actually pay for English at St Olaf College?
The 60% gap between sticker price and net cost means most students pay far less than $227,880. At a net cost of $91,008, the earnings multiple improves substantially.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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