MCLA Student Outcomes

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  • 4 Year
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Graduation Rate

Graduation Rate

Percent of students graduating within 150% of normal completion time

52% vs. 41.9% national median

Bachelor's degree within 6 years

53% vs. 58% national median
Graduation rates for Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
Years Percent Earning Bachelor's Degree
within 4 years 38% earned a bachelor degree
within 5 years 51% earned a bachelor degree
within 6 years 53% earned a bachelor degree

A college's graduation rate is a strong indication of its effectiveness and your potential to find success at a school. These statistics measure the percentage of first-time, full-time students who earned a bachelor degree within four, five or six years from Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts. For comparison, approximately 58% of starting students nationally earn a bachelor's degree within six years. Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts is less effective than average in terms of graduating students.

Post Graduation Earnings

Post Graduation Earnings

Average Salary After 10 Years

$37,100 vs. $34,300 national median
Average salary after attending Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
Years Average Earnings
after 6 years $27,900 per year
after 7 years $31,400 per year
after 8 years $32,400 per year
after 9 years $36,000 per year
after 10 years $37,100 per year

10 years after enrolling, the average income of former Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts students who are working and no longer in school is $37,100, which is 8% higher than the national median.

Data sources, U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / Department of Treasury

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Student Loan Debt

Student Loan Debt Upon Graduation

Median Student Loan Debt for Graduates

$24,659

Percent of students receiving Federal Loans

87%

Student Loan Repayment

Median Loan Payment

$254 per month

Percent of students actively repaying their loans

63% vs. 47% national average

If you are having trouble affording your MCLA student loan debt, explore your options.

Other Colleges to Consider

Students applying to Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts often consider these colleges

Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=167288.

Earnings data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / Department of Treasury.

Last updated: August 2026