All MCLA majors by area
- Science & Math · 5
- Humanities & Languages · 4
- Arts & Design · 3
- Health & Medicine · 3
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 3
- Business & Finance · 1
- Communications & Media · 1
- Education · 1
- Technology & Computing · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | — | $52,808 | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $35,293 | $47,162 | $26,000 |
| English | $29,677 | $39,955 | $26,000 |
| History | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arts and Entertainment Management | $18,675 | $42,983 | $25,000 |
| Studio Art | — | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | — | — | — |
| Health Sciences | — | — | $26,000 |
| Public Health | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration | $39,369 | $53,753 | $25,750 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education | $39,375 | — | $25,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $80,332 | $87,671 | $22,500 |
College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.
From major to career
Business Administration → Management analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.1% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Biology → Biological technician
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 7.4% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former MCLA students earn a median $48,102 ten years after starting college, more than 15% of Massachusetts colleges we cover. 56% graduate within six years.
MCLA majors questions
How many majors does MCLA offer?
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts offers 22 bachelor's majors across 9 areas; the most majors are in Science & Math and Humanities & Languages.
What is the highest-paying major at MCLA?
Computer and Information Sciences graduates from Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts earn a median $87,671 four years after graduating, the highest of the 8 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $22,500.
Which MCLA majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, English graduates earn the least: a median $39,955 four years after graduating.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts overview