Economics at George Mason University
Fairfax, VA · Bachelor's Degree · about 78 graduates a year
George Mason University graduates in economics earn 6% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 22% of one year’s pay at that point.
How George Mason University Compares for Economics
All 368 colleges reporting economics earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Williams College Williamstown, MA | $166,678 | $146,777 | #5 | $80,888 |
| 2 | Duke University Durham, NC | $161,149 | $172,936 | #1 | $98,649 |
| 3 | Princeton University Princeton, NJ | $160,763 | $141,099 | #6 | $103,041 |
| 4 | University of Chicago Chicago, IL | $159,578 | $156,784 | #2 | $92,075 |
| 5 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $155,592 | $137,015 | #8 | $103,993 |
| 6 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $152,929 | $140,863 | #7 | $94,675 |
| 7 | Claremont McKenna College Claremont, CA | $146,524 | $133,327 | #9 | $89,505 |
| 8 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $144,886 | $147,350 | #4 | $86,284 |
| 9 | Yale University New Haven, CT | $142,936 | $128,688 | #17 | $82,617 |
| 10 | Amherst College Amherst, MA | $141,730 | $124,808 | #19 | $90,568 |
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| 117 | St Catherine University Saint Paul, MN | $87,821 | $83,888 | #128 | $64,916 |
| 118 | The University of the South Sewanee, TN | $87,762 | $95,871 | #70 | $58,532 |
| 119 | State University of New York at Oswego Oswego, NY | $87,667 | $83,441 | #130 | $31,597 |
| 120 | George Mason University Fairfax, VA | $87,548 | $79,720 | #171 | $53,024 |
| 121 | Wabash College Crawfordsville, IN | $87,372 | $93,734 | #79 | $51,815 |
| 122 | University of California-San Diego La Jolla, CA | $87,307 | $79,444 | #176 | $51,192 |
| 123 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA | $87,239 | $80,241 | #161 | $53,934 |
Other Economics Credentials at George Mason University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $82,853 | $111,251 | — |
| Doctoral Degree | $87,415 | $97,632 | — |
Other Majors at George Mason University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do George Mason University economics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $53,024 one year after graduating and $87,548 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does George Mason University rank for economics?
Among 368 colleges reporting earnings for economics graduates, George Mason University ranks #120 by median pay four years after graduation, and #171 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is economics at George Mason University worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% more than the national median for economics ($82,686), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,000.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.