# Saint Michael's College: English (bachelor's)

Colchester, VT. IPEDS 231059, CIP 23.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/saint-michaels-college/majors/english

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $34,348
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $58,137 (U.S. median for this major: $48,948 across 571 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $24,552)
- Rank in VT: 1 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$9,189

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.1 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $58,137 minus $40,610 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in VT (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,825 | $52,582 | 3.0 years |
| 30-48k | $9,940 | $40,754 | 2.3 years |
| 48-75k | $18,384 | $75,374 | 4.3 years |
| 75-110k | $26,586 | $109,003 | 6.2 years |
| 110k+ | $34,539 | $141,610 | 8.1 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## English at VT colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Michael's College | $58,137 | $27,000 | $25,239 | 73% |
| University of Vermont | $49,101 | $24,968 | $19,343 | 79% |

## Careers
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage $80,100 Burlington-South Burlington, VT, $76,220 VT, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Proofreaders and Copy Markers (SOC 43-9081): median wage not reported Burlington-South Burlington, VT, not reported VT, $51,120 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.9% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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