Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts

North Adams, MA · Public · Graduate degree-granting

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts is a public institution in North Adams, Massachusetts, accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education. With 713 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $48,102 ten years after enrollment, which is 18% above the national median of $40,747. In terms of completion, the graduation rate is 52.2%. Regarding affordability, median graduate debt is $23,750, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 2.03x. The average net price after financial aid is $16,068 per year. The most popular programs include Business Administration & Management, Education, Psychology, Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, and Sociology.

Key Outcomes

Median Earnings (10yr)

$48,102

Graduation Rate

52.2%

Median Debt

$23,750

Average Net Price

$16,068

Earnings-to-Cost Ratio

0.75x

Earnings-to-Debt Ratio

2.03x

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment

713

Admission Rate

89.7%

Average SAT

Not reported

Retention Rate

75.7%

Cost

In-State Tuition

$12,436

Out-of-State Tuition

$21,381

Pell Grant Rate

41.3%

Federal Loan Rate

60.8%

Net Cost by Family Income

Income $0–$30K

$9,845

Income $30K–$48K

$10,762

Income $48K–$75K

$13,250

Income $110K+

$22,698

Student Demographics

Women

63.7%

White

72.8%

Black

8.7%

Hispanic

6.7%

Asian

1.7%

Two or More Races

5.1%

Student Loan Performance

Repayment Rate (3yr)

59.8%

Accreditations

Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology — Radiologic Technology (RAD) - Programs for radiographers (Accredited)
New England Commission of Higher Education — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)

Programs (24)

Bachelor (17)

Program	Median Earnings	Completers
Business Administration & Management	$53,753	31
Psychology	$49,826	26
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other	$47,162	24
Sociology	$44,136	19
English Language & Literature	$39,955	17
Health Services	Not reported	17
Visual & Performing Arts	Not reported	15
Education	Not reported	11
Communications	Not reported	10
Natural Resources Conservation	Not reported	8
Biology	$52,808	8
History	Not reported	8
Computer & Information Sciences	$87,671	7
Political Science	Not reported	7
Arts & Entertainment Management	$42,983	7
Fine Arts	Not reported	5
Mathematics	Not reported	4

Master (2)

Program	Median Earnings	Completers
Education	$60,664	29
Business Administration & Management	Not reported	5

Graduate Certificate (1)

Program	Median Earnings	Completers
Education	Not reported	3

Show 4 additional programs with limited data

Program	Level	Completers
Chemistry	Bachelor	2
Physics	Bachelor	2
Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment	Bachelor	2
Public Health	Bachelor	1