#1Most Affordable Among ALL Four-Year Liberal Arts Colleges in MA93%Alumni Employed or in Graduate School Within a Year of GraduationNearly 900Total Students Enrolled1Awesome Mascot40%First Generation Students90+Programs of Study12Division III Athletic Teams85%Tuition Reduction for Students from NY and New England States3Hours from Boston & New York23%Students of Color13Average Class Size250KSquare feet of gallery space at Mass MoCA70+Miles of hiking trails at Mount Greylock State Reservation3,491Feet elevation of Mount Greylock, Massachusetts' highest peak90Miles of visibility from Greylock's summit on a clear day5Minute walk from MCLA campus to downtown North Adams#1North Adams ranked for "Best Kept Secrets in America" by World Atlas6World-class cultural venues within 30 minutes of campus200+ YearsOf artistic and literary legacy in the Berkshires$0Cost to access most hiking trails and natural areas4Seasons Year-round – Cultural programming and outdoor recreation#6Ranked among the nation's top public liberal arts schools21,000Alumni worldwide building careers and making impact100%Of students have access to extensive hands-on experiences1Campus where faculty show up to your performances, and big moments100%Of students work closely with faculty advisors to map their path4Continents where MCLA students have traveled on donor-funded academic trips≈ 85%Of students receive financial aid at MCLA40-46%2022-2032 National Job Growth for NP $96KAvg RN Salary in Mass, among the higher-paying states for nurses 2024 Berkshire County plan sets increasing new RN entering the workforce locallyhttps://www.mass.govUnlimitedMCLA & Berkshire Health Systems Nursing Pathway Opportunities13K+Opening Nursing Positions in Massachusett Hospitals, 2024https://www.mhalink.org/91%Student pass rate for 2026 100%Employment rate for graduates over the last five years1,400+clinical hours completed during the program$86KBLS wage data show that radiologic technologists in Massachusetts earn higher-than-average salaries.$70Kmedian pay for Public Relationshttps://www.bls.gov/ooh/media-and-communication/public-relations-specialists.htm?utm_source=chatgpt.comSource$72Kmedian pay for Writers & Authorshttps://www.bls.gov/ooh/media-and-communication/writers-and-authors.htm?utm_source=chatgpt.comSource$84Kmedian pay for Postsecondary Teachershttps://www.bls.gov/ooh/education-training-and-library/postsecondary-teachers.htm?utm_source=chatgpt.com13.8%projected growth for English Professors in Masshttps://teachingdegreesearch.com/careers/english-language-and-literature-teachers-postsecondary/massachusetts-us/?utm_source=chatgpt.com$94Kmedian pay for English Professors in 20246%projected growth for English Professors between 2024-2034$63K Average Health Educator Salary19%job growth for Mental Health, Substance Abuse & Behavioral Counselors5%projected growth for Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners between 2024-203499KAnnual job openings in entertainment and performance occupationshttps://www.bls.gov/ooh/entertainment-and-sports/$83KMedian pay for Producers and Directors with top earners exceeding $198Khttps://www.bls.gov/ooh/entertainment-and-sports/producers-and-directors.htm5.4MJobs supported by the Arts & Culture sectorhttps://www.bea.gov/news/2025/arts-and-cultural-production-satellite-account-us-and-states-2023Free TuitionEarn while you learn through the BHS Pathway100%High demand for nurses across Berkshire County1:10student–faculty ratio supports individualized training3-YearJob commitment option with BHS supports tuition coverage and benefitsMarch 1Move In DayApril 1First Day of ClassesMay 1Family orientationMay 1Family orientationMay 1Family orientationMay 1Family orientationMay 1Family orientation100%ARRT first-time pass rate (Class of 2024)100%job placement for recent graduates100 average annual salary for radiologic technologists in Massachusetts 6-8%projected job growth nationally (BLS)1,000hours of clinical training1of 2 to offer bachelors degree programs in Massachusetts1of only 4 bachelor’s programs in New England (ME, NH, VT, RI and CT).100Kaverage annual salary for radiologic technologists in Massachusetts$92KAverage Massachusetts teacher salaryFree MTEL vouchers available$1,450Average cost per course100%Online, and evening format Dedicated licensure pathways for provisional and district waiver holders18–23%Growth in job openings for healthcare administrators by 203411–15%Increase in community health workers needed by 2034$60K Median pay for recreational therapists Career-Ready Skills Program training includes data analysis, grant writing, program planning, and community engagement. #1 fastest growing employment sector in the U.S., projected to add 2 million jobs by 2032 In Demand most graduates receive job offers before graduation $$$ Administrator salaries increase with experience and district size 14 Months to complete the academy $104K K-12 School Administrators median annual salary   Leadership positions pay well above the national median wage for all occupations   Advance without reapplying by adding SDL or CAGS credentials   Join a community of MCLA alumni serving in leadership across states, schools & districts 130K Massachusetts careers in the the arts and cultural sector https://massculturalcouncil.org/blog/arts-cultural-industries-grew-at-twice-the-rate-of-u-s-economy-adding-1-2-trillion/?utm_source=chatgpt.com$54K Median salary across entertainment and performance occupations https://www.bls.gov/ooh/entertainment-and-sports/ Global Engagement: Opportunities such as Model United Nations  Career Preparation: Career Readiness Workshop  Research Training: Political Science Research & Methods1Required Internship: Hands-on professional experience16% High Demand: Employment for business professionals with advanced degrees is expected to increase by 16% between 2022 and 2032 https://research.com  Program accreditation through the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)    Outlook for MBA graduates remains strong with numerous opportunities for career advancement and growth https://bastack.org  English graduates work across media, education, business, and public service sectors   Strong earning potential in writing and publishing careers   Competitive salaries in editorial and media professions   Career opportunities in public relations and strategic communication   Growing roles in media, storytelling, and digital communication fields 93% Employed or in graduate school within one year Flexible Designed for double majors and minors Hands-On Direct access to mainstage and Theatre Lab work Mentored Faculty are active working professionals Connected Regional, national, and international opportunities   Rising demand for mental health services continues to expand opportunities for counselors, behavioral specialists, and related professions 6% Projected job growth for social and community service managers https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/social-and-community-service-managers.htm17% Projected job growth for substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors https://www.bls.gov/ooh/community-and-social-service/substance-abuse-behavioral-disorder-and-mental-health-counselors.htm11% Projected job growth for clinical and counseling psychologists https://www.bls.gov/opub/ted/2024/strong-growth-projected-in-mental-health-related-employment.htm8000+ Environmental scientist job openings projected annually in the U.S. https://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/environmental-scientists-and-specialists.htm22.4% The increase in green-skill job postings over one year https://www.weforum.org/stories/2024/02/green-jobs-green-skills-growth/$80K+ Median annual salary for environmental scientists and specialists 46 Credits Structured pathway combining theory and applied learning 1 Required Internship Hands-on professional experience (POSC 540) Research Training Political Science Research & Methods (POSC 210) Career Preparation Career Readiness Workshop (POSC 450) Global Engagement Opportunities such as Model United Nations 6% Projected job growth for financial analysts through 2034. https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/financial-analysts.htm  Median annual wage for business and financial occupations exceeds the national average https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/home.htm  Faster than average projected job growth for management occupations through 2034. https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/home.htm  Median annual wage for business and financial occupations exceeds the national average. https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/home.htm6% Projected job growth for financial analysts through 2034 https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/financial-analysts.htm  Faster than average projected job growth for management occupations through 2034 https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/home.htm11% Projected job growth for clinical and counseling psychologist https://www.bls.gov/opub/ted/2024/strong-growth-projected-in-mental-health-related-employment.htm14% Projected job growth for community health workers https://www.bls.gov/opub/ted/2024/strong-growth-projected-in-mental-health-related-employment.htm20% Projected job growth for professional behavior analysts https://www.connectncareaba.com/blog/bcba-job-outlook88 Construction & Trade programs 8 Teacher Professional Development programs 82 Health & Fitness programs 58  Information Technology programs $139K Average median pay for political Scientists https://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/political-scientists.htmCareer Flexibility A history degree supports entry into a wide range of professions that value research, analysis, and communication.   Diverse Fields History graduates work across business, education, government, and management roles. $64K  Median annual wage for high school teachers https://www.bls.gov/ooh/education-training-and-library/high-school-teachers.htm10%  Projected job growth for Special Education teachers through 2032 https://research.com/advice/is-demand-for-special-education-degree-graduates-growing-or-declining45K New teachers needed to meet demand in the Northeast https://www.proxlearn.com/state/massachusetts#:~:text=According%20to%20the%20Boston%20Fed,and%20219%20confirmed%20teacher%20vacancies.6% Job growth for Archivists, Curators, and Museum Workers https://www.bls.gov/ooh/education-training-and-library/curators-museum-technicians-and-conservators.htm$74K Median annual wage for historians https://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/historians.htm$100K Median annual wage for computer and information technology occupations https://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/home.htm300K+ New job openings in computer-related fields each year https://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/home.htm$130K+ Median annual salary for software developers https://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/software-developers.htm20% Growth projected increase for advanced computing roles like research scientists https://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/computer-and-information-research-scientists.htm$85K+ Median annual salary for Intelligence Analysts https://www.careerexplorer.com/careers/intelligence-analyst/job-market/#:~:text=There%20are%20currently%20an%20estimated,of%204%2C100%20existing%20intelligence%20analysts.7% Growth projected increase for Policy analysts https://research.com/advice/how-to-become-a-policy-analyst-education-salary-and-job-outlook#:~:text=As%20the%20complexity%20of%20global,growing%20importance%20of%20policy%20expertise.$100K+ Median annual wage for biological scientists across industries https://www.bls.gov/oes/2023/may/oes191029.htm~8,500 Projected job openings for environmental scientists and specialists yearly https://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/environmental-scientists-and-specialists.htm$85K+ Median annual wage for microbiologists, a common career path for biology graduates https://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/microbiologists.htmStrong Need Biology graduates pursue roles across healthcare, laboratories, education, and environmental organizations $109K+ Median salary for Public Policy Analyst https://www.glassdoor.com/Salaries/public-policy-analyst-salary-SRCH_KO0,21.htm83,000+  Yearly job openings for legal occupations https://www.bls.gov/ooh/legal/home.htm$100K+  Median earnings for management roles often pursued by humanities graduates https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/home.htm5% Projected job growth for chemists and materials scientists https://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/chemists-and-materials-scientists.htm$86K+ Median annual wage for chemists https://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/chemists-and-materials-scientists.htm$104K+ Median annual wage for materials scientists https://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/chemists-and-materials-scientists.htm#:~:text=Time%2Dmanagement%20skills.,62%2C050$130K+ Median annual wage for physicists https://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/physicists-and-astronomers.htm~1,800 Projected yearly job openings for physicists and astronomers https://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/physicists-and-astronomers.htm$130K+ Median annual wage for aerospace engineers, a career often pursued by physics graduates https://www.bls.gov/ooh/architecture-and-engineering/aerospace-engineers.htm4 Beautiful seasons on campus Field Range Careers in research labs, tech companies, engineering firms, and government agencies. Field Range  Careers in pharma, manufacturing, environmental science, and more. 1.9M+ New healthcare jobs projected annually, with growth much faster than the average across all occupations https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/High Income Healthcare careers consistently rank among the highest-paying professions. $235K+ Median annual wage for physicians and surgeons https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/physicians-and-surgeons.htm$175K+ Median annual wage for dentists https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/dentists.htm$135K+ Median annual wage for pharmacists https://www.bls.gov/oes/2023/may/oes291051.htmHigh Salary Teachers with a master's degree typically qualify for higher salary brackets across many school districts. Career Access Dual licensure in general education and Moderate Disabilities opens opportunities across multiple classroom settings. Strong Profile Schools often prioritise candidates with graduate-level training and special education qualifications. Lower Cost Accelerated structure and built-in tuition discounts reduce the total cost compared to separate degrees. $75K+ Median annual wage for social and community service managers https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/social-and-community-service-managers.htm&sa=D&source=docs&ust=1777040581053136&usg=AOvVaw0U0FfvFLSsti_mOy2PzG44$80K+ Median annual wage for urban and regional planners https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.bls.gov/ooh/life-physical-and-social-science/urban-and-regional-planners.htm&sa=D&source=docs&ust=1777040581053386&usg=AOvVaw2I3uSh9d8_mikCHflOfdzh  ~27,600 Job openings for public relations specialists, projected each year, over the decade https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.bls.gov/ooh/media-and-communication/public-relations-specialists.htm&sa=D&source=docs&ust=1777040581053582&usg=AOvVaw35-rDHpEgZVZaAddn2OoPU$52M In reserves for long-term stability ~11,000 Job openings for broadcast, sound, and video technicians, projected each year, over the decade https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.bls.gov/ooh/media-and-communication/broadcast-and-sound-engineering-technicians.htm&sa=D&source=docs&ust=1777955531953147&usg=AOvVaw36gy3CvGxvxLxCHWk9rbyt$75K+ Median annual wage for entertainment and recreation managers https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/entertainment-and-recreation-managers.htm$80K+ Median annual wage for producers and directors https://www.bls.gov/ooh/entertainment-and-sports/producers-and-directors.htm$110K Median annual wage for art directors https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.bls.gov/ooh/arts-and-design/art-directors.htm&sa=D&source=docs&ust=1777989909769833&usg=AOvVaw1e8Ia0OQTJz780u879eNwo~4,400 Job openings for craft and fine artists, projected each year, over the decade. https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.bls.gov/ooh/arts-and-design/craft-and-fine-artists.htm&sa=D&source=docs&ust=1777989909770108&usg=AOvVaw1Qf9c4Zs7IXFSzWOeucAa8$80K+ Median annual wage for postsecondary art, drama, and music teachers https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.bls.gov/oes/2023/may/oes251121.htm&sa=D&source=docs&ust=1777989909770392&usg=AOvVaw3mCryYwEXmchOY7X41sNsR$78K+ Median annual wage for social and community service managers https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/social-and-community-service-managers.htm87K+ Annual job openings for market research analysts https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/market-research-analysts.htm&sa=D&source=docs&ust=1778252600319270&usg=AOvVaw07e2A1fu_z4PL3zTlUUIB629% Projected job growth for medical and health services managers     https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/medical-and-health-services-managers.htm&sa=D&source=docs&ust=1778252600319830&usg=AOvVaw3XQH2PKTgIjAhxaAznchsn6% Projected job growth for social and community service managers https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/social-and-community-service-managers.htm&sa=D&source=docs&ust=1778252600318508&usg=AOvVaw05fvyegI1cDlMs10PCCblj$115K+ Median annual wage for medical and health services managers https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/medical-and-health-services-managers.htm&sa=D&source=docs&ust=1778252600320372&usg=AOvVaw0isGPqzAMBiVNu1pz9zMsG100K+ Annual job openings in media and communication occupations https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.bls.gov/ooh/media-and-communication/&sa=D&source=docs&ust=1778530717389743&usg=AOvVaw0RzC1JEepwsCdS5dDVV7yK$90K+ Median annual wage for technical writers https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.bls.gov/ooh/media-and-communication/&sa=D&source=docs&ust=1778530717388811&usg=AOvVaw2Px7VkJ97qQdc6AmXn1KFJ5% Projected job growth for public relations specialists https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.bls.gov/ooh/media-and-communication/public-relations-specialists.htm&sa=D&source=docs&ust=1778530717391097&usg=AOvVaw3pmc_1l69Db5PndEB3Y897$ 115K+ Median annual wage for digital media strategists https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.glassdoor.com/Salaries/digital-media-strategist-salary-SRCH_KO0,24.htm&sa=D&source=docs&ust=1778530717382517&usg=AOvVaw2_Y8yrCzwVqTXX0yjog2JV4,400+ Square feet fitness center 1 Electric Vehicle Charging Station 2  Resident service animals; Joey and Banjo! 20% Projected job growth for physician assistants https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/physician-assistants.htm$130K+ Median annual wage for physician assistants https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/physician-assistants.htm&sa=D&source=docs&ust=1778765839495933&usg=AOvVaw0XM1ybYlbUXPI-UU9VgX2X13K+  Projected job openings for physical therapists https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/physical-therapists.htm&sa=D&source=docs&ust=1778765839496128&usg=AOvVaw2iF4pMVlgOa5c8oyR9CqpO$100K+ Median annual wage for physical therapists https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/physical-therapists.htm14% Projected job growth for occupational therapists https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/occupational-therapists.htm&sa=D&source=docs&ust=1778765839496513&usg=AOvVaw0sft2h8X0xsP1lfXyULWAH$120K+ Median annual wage for fundraising managers https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/public-relations-managers.htm&sa=D&source=docs&ust=1778788216566026&usg=AOvVaw39CVQJustT3WN1-q0E_M955% Projected job growth for public relations and fundraising managers https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/public-relations-managers.htm&sa=D&source=docs&ust=1778788216566480&usg=AOvVaw2FyKyUfbGz3neQ8eoPc4mu~10,200  Projected annual job openings for fundraisers https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/fundraisers.htm&sa=D&source=docs&ust=1778788216566261&usg=AOvVaw3-v_gAD_aOlX6b_-RS6RvW$80K+ Median annual wage for artist managers https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.bls.gov/oes/2023/may/oes131011.htm&sa=D&source=docs&ust=1778788216566656&usg=AOvVaw0HCjjFHtEGMr5wvY3W93vI$100K+ Median annual wage for statisticians https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.bls.gov/ooh/math/mathematicians-and-statisticians.htm&sa=D&source=docs&ust=1779800512760884&usg=AOvVaw3-NITs2ASlszKnl-vYbfzG34% Projected job growth for data scientists https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.bls.gov/ooh/math/data-scientists.htm&sa=D&source=docs&ust=1779800512761021&usg=AOvVaw3Ln3diqZywVOT-v8i4fO5k9,000+ Projected job openings for operations research analysts annually https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.bls.gov/ooh/math/operations-research-analysts.htm&sa=D&source=docs&ust=1779800512760510&usg=AOvVaw2zBjg7vcImDgRjI5JXb372$125K+ Median annual wage for actuaries https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.bls.gov/oes/2022/may/oes151252.htm&sa=D&source=docs&ust=1779800512760652&usg=AOvVaw2IZDjrUw1qYJQ1zRWAzFt31  Greenhouse with herbs and vegetables for use in campus dining projetcs  Rooftop classrooms and outdoor learning spaces1897Foundation laid with the first Campus building, Murdock Hall Mountain views in all directions20Minute walk to MASS MoCA from campus 2027Campagna Kleefeld Center for Creativity in the Arts opens on campus!https://mcla.edu/about-mcla/our-campus/center-for-creativity-in-the-arts/$80KMedian annual wage for social and community service managershttps://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/social-and-community-service-managers.htm&sa=D&source=docs&ust=1779996700979976&usg=AOvVaw0r-dIlxK-PBSn98AkmrCSW6%Projected job growth for social and community service managershttps://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/social-and-community-service-managers.htm&sa=D&source=docs&ust=1779996700979648&usg=AOvVaw2QL9USN7ABhqghAr1lMpZi$100K+Median annual wage for postsecondary education administratorshttps://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/postsecondary-education-administrators.htm&sa=D&source=docs&ust=1779996700980330&usg=AOvVaw2rLwfzvhUQ8SyKa3uKupK47%Projected job growth for market research analystshttps://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/market-research-analysts.htm&sa=D&source=docs&ust=1779996700980660&usg=AOvVaw2x_pQgSm3pgmvKMdr7hP8p$80KMedian annual wage for urban and regional plannershttps://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.bls.gov/oes/2023/may/oes193051.htm&sa=D&source=docs&ust=1779996700980888&usg=AOvVaw0dP9jkhmgoiVxIgj0w6UJF3+4B.S. in Biology/Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (D.P.M)https://mcla.edu/academics/academic-departments/biology/pre-medical.php3-YearBusiness Administration + MBAhttps://www.mcla.edu/academics/joint-accel-programs/accelerated-ba.php1-of-2in Mass to offer a B.S. in Radiologic Technologyhttps://mcla.edu/academics/academic-departments/radiologic-technology/4+1 Bacehlor's & Online Master of Educationhttps://www.mcla.edu/academics/joint-accel-programs/4-plus-1.php Set Your Own Path. Design a degree that fits your interests and goals by combining courses across disciplines.https://mcla.edu/academics/academic-departments/interdisciplinary-studies/25%Students attended a Health Services appointment during the 2025-26 academic yearFreeCounseling is confidential and available to all MCLA studentsAnnual EventsIncluding the Wellness Fair and Mental Health Fair 20%Students visited the Hygiene Closet during the 2025-26 academic year91%Pass rate for 2026CARE TeamCommited to your well-being