by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in general education at MCLA. You can earn it at the Master’s, Professional Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #11 out of 11 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates MCLA among the top schools in the country for general education, ranked #331 out of 410 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Education Schools | 331 of 410 |
| Best General Education Schools in Massachusetts | 19 of 19 |
| Best General Education Schools in the New England Region | 37 of 40 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in general education at MCLA, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 6 |
| Master’s | 16 |
| Professional Certificate | 5 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts conferred 16 master’s degrees in general education.
MCLA ranks competitively among schools offering general education at the master’s level. In particular it placed #11 out of 11 schools by College Factual.
In the most recent graduating class, 38% of general education master’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The majority of general education master’s degree graduates at MCLA are White. About 94% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts with a master’s in general education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
MCLA granted 16 master’s degrees in education, general in the latest year of data — 62% to women and 38% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (94%).
During the most recent reporting year, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts conferred 5 professional certificate degrees in general education.
MCLA has not been ranked for general education at the professional certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 40% of general education professional certificate degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The largest share of general education professional certificate degree graduates at MCLA were White. Roughly 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts with a professional certificate in general education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
MCLA awarded 5 professional certificate completions in education, general recently — 60% to women and 40% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (100%).
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at MCLA. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in General Education | 6 |