Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
North Adams, Massachusetts · Public · 713 undergraduates
Of 11 programs with reported earnings, 9 leave graduates out-earning a typical Massachusetts high-school graduate (about $41,044/yr) and 2 fall short. Another 19 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $9,845 |
| $30k to $48k | $10,762 |
| $48k to $75k | $13,250 |
| $75k to $110k | $15,958 |
| $110k and up | $22,698 |
| All families (average) | $16,068 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $49,826 | +$8,782 | clears the bar | $22,700 | 2.6 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $53,753 | +$12,709 | clears the bar | $22,166 | 1.7 yrs |
| Education, General | Master's Degree | $60,664 | +$19,620 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Bachelor's Degree | $47,162 | +$6,118 | clears the bar | $24,492 | 4 yrs |
| Sociology | Bachelor's Degree | $44,136 | +$3,092 | clears the bar | $25,027 | 8.1 yrs |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's Degree | $39,955 | -$1,089 | falls short | $25,000 | n/a |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's Degree | $87,671 | +$46,627 | clears the bar | $22,375 | 0.5 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $52,808 | +$11,764 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Education, General | Bachelor's Degree | $39,375 | -$1,669 | falls short | $21,700 | n/a |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | Bachelor's Degree | $42,983 | +$1,939 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 12.9 yrs |
| Business/Commerce, General | Master's Degree | $59,241 | +$18,197 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 41% of students receive Pell grants · 56% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.