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English at University of Richmond

University of Richmond, VA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree · English Language and Literature, General
27 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
27
Optimistic
27
Base Case
19
Pessimistic
Earnings $38,333/yr (26% vs median)
AI Risk Very High (61% exposed)
Job Market Large (73,200 openings/yr)
ROI 2.1x earnings multiple
Ranked #320 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 $544K $537K $492K
Earnings Multiple 2.2x 2.1x 2.0x
Probability of Field Employment 48% 41% 29%
DegreeOutlook Score 27 27 19

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$250,400
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$133,668
47% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$22,980
7.2 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$55,411
45% growth from Year 1

About University of Richmond

University of Richmond accepts 23% of applicants — selective, though not ultra-competitive, a smaller institution with 3,002 students in University of Richmond, VA. Financial aid reduces the effective four-year cost to $133,668 — 47% less than the list price.

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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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English at Other Schools

Georgetown University ($52,122) University of Houston-Clear Lake ($50,876) Monmouth University ($50,737) Brown University ($50,437) Northeastern University ($49,639) Northeastern University Professional Programs ($49,639) Bowdoin College ($49,421) Williams College ($49,340)

Other Majors at University of Richmond

Computer and Information Sciences, General ($76,763) Accounting and Related Services ($71,508) Business Administration, Management and Operations ($68,151) Economics ($61,027) Human Resources Management and Services ($55,123) Political Science and Government ($43,253) Journalism ($43,157) Psychology, General ($36,309)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 27/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for English at University of Richmond?
At 27/100, 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 University of Richmond?
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 →