by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how MCLA ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in english.
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The bachelor's program at MCLA was ranked #363 on College Factual's Best Schools for english list. It is also ranked #23 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General English Literature Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 353 |
| Best General English Literature Schools | 363 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in general english literature. This is a decrease of 37% over the previous year when 30 degrees were handed out.
English majors who earn their bachelor's degree from MCLA go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $29,677 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $29,945 for all english students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at MCLA, english students borrow a median amount of $29,776 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,480 for all english majors across the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at MCLA paid an average of $416 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $43 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,030 | $9,975 |
| Fees | $10,854 | $10,854 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,634 | $14,634 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,150 | $2,150 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 19 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in english from MCLA. About 32% were men and 68% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 74% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts with a bachelor's in english.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
MCLA does not offer an online option for its english bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the MCLA Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english majors at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts.
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