English at The College of Wooster
Wooster, OH · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · English Language and Literature, General
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
19
Optimistic
19
Base Case
13
Pessimistic
Earnings
$30,746/yr (1% vs median)
AI Risk
Very High (61% exposed)
Job Market
Large (73,200 openings/yr)
ROI
1.9x 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 | $445K | $451K | $432K |
| Earnings Multiple | 1.9x | 1.9x | 1.8x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 48% | 41% | 29% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 19 | 19 | 13 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$238,200
Median Debt at Graduation
$26,717
10.4 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$37,753
23% growth from Year 1
About The College of Wooster
The College of Wooster's 54% acceptance rate reflects moderate selectivity, a smaller institution with 1,876 students in Wooster, OH. The average net cost of $103,064 over four years represents a 57% discount from published tuition.
See all programs and financial aid at The College of Wooster →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 is the DegreeOutlook Score for English at The College of Wooster?
A score of 19/100 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 $431,622 in decade earnings vs $444,587 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Is The College of Wooster a hidden gem for English?
After financial aid, the average student pays $103,064 over four years — 57% below the $238,200 sticker price. That gap makes the ROI significantly better than published tuition suggests.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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