Education at George Mason University
Fairfax, VA · Doctoral Degree · about 43 graduates a year
George Mason University graduates in education earn 21% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 57% of one year’s pay at that point.
How George Mason University Compares for Education
All 36 colleges reporting education 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 | University of California-San Diego La Jolla, CA | $131,358 | $119,527 | #2 | $122,372 |
| 2 | University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA | $130,547 | $118,789 | #3 | — |
| 3 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $125,405 | $110,432 | #6 | $127,194 |
| 4 | Stanford University Stanford, CA | $125,390 | $114,097 | #5 | $98,357 |
| 5 | Claremont Graduate University Claremont, CA | $118,397 | $107,734 | #8 | $93,332 |
| 6 | Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette, IN | $118,149 | $126,752 | #1 | $82,750 |
| 7 | Azusa Pacific University Azusa, CA | $113,252 | $103,052 | #9 | $94,132 |
| 8 | University of Massachusetts-Amherst Amherst, MA | $110,816 | $97,585 | #14 | $72,570 |
| 9 | Lesley University Cambridge, MA | $107,723 | $94,861 | #18 | $105,865 |
| 10 | George Mason University Fairfax, VA | $105,869 | $96,403 | #16 | $89,993 |
| 11 | University of California-Riverside Riverside, CA | $105,195 | $95,721 | #17 | — |
| 12 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $103,220 | $108,834 | #7 | $69,986 |
| 13 | University of California-Irvine Irvine, CA | $98,554 | $89,678 | #26 | — |
Other Majors at George Mason University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $148,171 | $115,444 | #40 of 126 |
| Psychology | $128,100 | $88,377 | #3 of 38 |
| Economics | $97,632 | $87,415 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do George Mason University education graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $89,993 one year after graduating and $105,869 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does George Mason University rank for education?
Among 36 colleges reporting earnings for education graduates, George Mason University ranks #10 by median pay four years after graduation, and #16 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is education at George Mason University worth it?
Its graduates earn 21% more than the national median for education ($87,373), and the median federal debt at graduation is $60,555.
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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.