Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts

📍 North Adams, MA  ·  Official Website ↗

🟢 Excellent ROI

Break-Even 2.6 yrs

Lifetime Gain +$255,550

10-yr Median Salary $48,102

Grad Rate 55.6%

Key Stats

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Annual Tuition (In-State)

$12,436

Out-of-State: $21,381

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Median Salary (10 yrs)

$48,102

6-yr median: $36,803

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Median Graduate Debt

$23,750

Federal loans only

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Graduation Rate

55.6%

Within 6 years

Return on Investment Analysis

⏱ Years to Break Even 2.6 years

$23,750 debt ÷ salary premium above HS grad median

💡 Lifetime Earnings Premium vs. HS Graduate (30-yr career)

+$255,550

Based on $38,792 median HS graduate annual earnings (BLS 2024)

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Based on $38,792 median HS graduate annual earnings (BLS 2024)

Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard. Calculations are estimates for informational purposes only.

Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard. Calculations are estimates for informational purposes only. Enrollment: 713 students.