General Education at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
If you plan to study General Education, consider the program at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts is in North Adams, MA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 27 general education degrees were awarded at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts.
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Online & Distance Learning at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
Many students take online classes at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts. Of 896 students, 90 (10%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 298 (33%) took at least some classes online.
General Education Rankings at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
Rankings can help you compare Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts’s General Education program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #9 of 17 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #14 of 37 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #19 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #35 of 40 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #242 of 397 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #321 of 406 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #9 of 17 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #14 of 37 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #19 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #35 of 40 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #242 of 397 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #321 of 406 |
Earnings for General Education Graduates from Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
Students who complete Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts’s General Education program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $46,032 |
| 2 years | $40,658 |
| 3 years | $35,408 |
| 4 years | $45,014 |
| 5 years | $54,503 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, General Education graduates from Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts report median earnings of $45,014, compared with $45,114 for all Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts graduates — about 0% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for General Education graduates from Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts comes in at $25,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for General Education graduates at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, General Education graduates at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts are 67% women (18) and 33% men (9).
General Education Bachelor’s Program at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
Among the 6 bachelor’s general education degrees awarded at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, 83% were women (5) and 17% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
Minority students account for 33% of General Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, lower than the national average of 43%.*
General Education Master’s Program at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
Of the 16 master’s general education graduates at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, 62% were women (10) and 38% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Education master’s degree recipients at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 15 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 6% of General Education master’s degree recipients at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, lower than the national average of 36%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific General Education Concentrations at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
The General Education program at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Education | 27 |
Highest-Paying Careers for General Education Graduates
Students who finish General Education program at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for General Education majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,329 |
| Teaching Assistants, Special Education | $96,801 |
| Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education | $89,337 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.