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English at University of Notre Dame

Notre Dame, IN · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · English Language and Literature, General

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $40,345/yr (33% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (61% exposed)

Job Market Large (73,200 openings/yr)

ROI 2.4x earnings multiple

Ranked #199 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	$611K	$595K	$532K
Earnings Multiple	2.4x	2.4x	2.1x
Probability of Field Employment	48%	41%	29%
DegreeOutlook Score	33	32	24

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$250,772

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$111,292

56% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$19,000

5.7 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$65,653

63% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates of University of Notre Dame's English program earn $40,345/yr in their first year — 33% above the $30,427 national median, a strong market signal for this institution.

The financial case is thin at 2.4x — decade earnings barely exceed the cost of attendance. The value proposition here is driven by factors beyond pure ROI.

Some AI exposure exists in English's typical career paths, with 61% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 13% gap from the optimistic case.

At $19,000 in median debt against $40,345 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

At #199 of 493 English programs, University of Notre Dame scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Five-year earnings of $65,653 show a 63% jump from the $40,345 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.

About University of Notre Dame

University of Notre Dame admits 12% of applicants — among the most selective institutions in the country, enrolling 8,923 students in Notre Dame, IN. The average net cost of $111,292 over four years represents a 56% 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 is the DegreeOutlook Score for English at University of Notre Dame?

A score of 32/100 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 $531,928 in decade earnings vs $610,971 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Is University of Notre Dame a hidden gem for English?

After financial aid, the average student pays $111,292 over four years — 56% below the $250,772 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. See full methodology →