Is George Mason University worth it?
George Mason University is a public, four-year institution in Fairfax, Virginia (large suburb). It awarded 10,703 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in business, computer and information sciences and information technology.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$55,366
Median earnings 4 years after
$78,425
Median earnings 10 years after
$76,343
Average net price
$17,915
Completion rate
68%
Completions (2024)
10,703
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
27,752
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | $78,800 | $110,754 | 735 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $43,612 | $69,511 | 439 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master's | $59,948 | $65,713 | 427 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | Bachelor's | $68,049 | $97,049 | 392 |
| Special Education and Teaching | Master's | $61,996 | $72,192 | 311 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $36,326 | $62,563 | 310 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's | $41,398 | $61,100 | 288 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $34,719 | $64,301 | 252 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $55,147 | $85,224 | 250 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | Bachelor's | $40,114 | $62,383 | 237 |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's | $67,291 | $91,132 | 230 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $78,365 | $89,878 | 213 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's | $62,989 | $88,080 | 200 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Master's | $78,535 | $89,888 | 199 |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's | $45,846 | $74,125 | 191 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce, General | Bachelor's | 972 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Master's | 464 |
| Information Technology | Bachelor's | 416 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 348 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 346 |
| Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration | Master's | 346 |
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | Bachelor's | 328 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 266 |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | Master's | 242 |
| Law | Doctoral professional practice | 237 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 29% | 27,580 |
| Educational Services | 18% | 17,385 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 12% | 11,252 |
| Public Administration | 6% | 5,586 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 5% | 4,947 |
| Retail Trade | 5% | 4,778 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) | 4% | 3,982 |
| Finance and Insurance | 4% | 3,615 |
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Sources: federal figures for George Mason University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Virginia. Counts under 10 are not published.
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