How much money do Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts graduates make and which majors earn the most upon graduating? Six years after enrolling, alumni who are working have average earnings of $27,900 per year. After ten years, graduates earn $37,100 on average.
In terms of specific areas of study, the following is a ranking of degree programs by the median first-year starting salaries for MCLA graduates.
The undergraduate degree which initially pays the highest is Computer and Information Sciences with a median starting salary of $59,300 followed by Business Administration, Management and Operations paying $31,400 and Sociology graduates who have a median starting income of $31,100 .
Looking at post-graduate and doctorate students, those completing the .
Note about salary data: First year earnings data are aggregated by the US Department of Education and analyzes IRS reported income for Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts graduates who received federal financial aid in the form of grants or loans. Not all graduates or fields of study are represented as data for some degree programs are omitted for privacy purposes.
| Major | Earnings |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences (Bachelor’s Degree) | $59,300 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor’s Degree) | $31,400 |
| Sociology (Bachelor’s Degree) | $31,100 |
| Psychology (Bachelor’s Degree) | $28,600 |
| Education (Bachelor’s Degree) | $27,600 |
| English Language and Literature (Bachelor’s Degree) | $27,500 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other (Bachelor’s Degree) | $26,700 |
| Biology (Bachelor’s Degree) | $26,200 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=167288 IPEDS survey and College Scorecard data for Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts.