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 #422 on College Factual's Best Schools for english list. It is also ranked #26 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts handed out 30 bachelor's degrees in general english literature. This is a decrease of 45% over the previous year when 55 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 $24,617 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $27,744 for all english students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at MCLA, english students borrow a median amount of $26,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,000 for all english majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english majors at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts.
Of the 30 english students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from MCLA, about 23% were men and 77% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% of 2021 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 | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
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