Is University of Mary Washington worth it?
University of Mary Washington is a public, four-year institution in Fredericksburg, Virginia (midsize suburb). It awarded 970 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in business administration and management, biology sciences and psychology.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$40,985
Median earnings 4 years after
$59,661
Median earnings 10 years after
$60,613
Average net price
$20,667
Completion rate
66%
Completions (2024)
970
Years to pay back
1.4 years
Students (undergrad)
3,566
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $47,315 | $72,382 | 176 |
| Education, General | Master's | $53,665 | $58,149 | 105 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's | $37,677 | $54,336 | 97 |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's | $30,540 | $45,824 | 69 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | $76,301 | $95,461 | 66 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $28,887 | $53,388 | 62 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $35,194 | $61,864 | 53 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master's | $53,037 | $57,480 | 52 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $76,013 | $91,861 | 47 |
| Sociology | Bachelor's | $35,499 | $58,224 | 41 |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's | $35,687 | $60,881 | 37 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $73,187 | $113,022 | 33 |
| Physical Sciences, Other | Bachelor's | $35,464 | $59,594 | 30 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | Bachelor's | $30,357 | $51,166 | 28 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Bachelor's | $24,013 | $44,357 | 24 |
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 Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 136 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 83 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 72 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 69 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 49 |
| Communication, General | Bachelor's | 47 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | Bachelor's | 44 |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's | 39 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 37 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | Bachelor's | 30 |
Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion
| Industry | Share of graduates | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Services | 25% | 3,634 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | 22% | 3,184 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | 10% | 1,423 |
| Retail Trade | 7% | 968 |
| Finance and Insurance | 6% | 837 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | 5% | 741 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | 5% | 738 |
| Public Administration | 5% | 667 |
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Sources: federal figures for University of Mary Washington. 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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