Mathematics at George Mason University
Fairfax, VA · Bachelor's Degree · about 37 graduates a year
George Mason University graduates in mathematics earn 11% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 32% of one year’s pay at that point.
How George Mason University Compares for Mathematics
All 309 colleges reporting mathematics 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 | Duke University Durham, NC | $297,029 | $318,754 | #1 | $121,088 |
| 2 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, MA | $174,951 | $154,063 | #5 | $109,288 |
| 3 | University of Chicago Chicago, IL | $172,826 | $169,800 | #2 | $100,421 |
| 4 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $168,580 | $155,279 | #3 | $108,255 |
| 5 | Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN | $141,171 | $154,214 | #4 | $103,812 |
| 6 | Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | $134,785 | $118,290 | #9 | $83,171 |
| 7 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $134,455 | $127,973 | #6 | $87,251 |
| 8 | Williams College Williamstown, MA | $134,304 | $118,269 | #10 | $55,193 |
| 9 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | $127,760 | $111,951 | #13 | $88,081 |
| 10 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $125,084 | $110,150 | #16 | $76,392 |
| … | |||||
| 93 | The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL | $77,899 | $88,422 | #45 | $44,857 |
| 94 | California State University-Chico Chico, CA | $77,891 | $70,876 | #153 | $38,212 |
| 95 | University of Louisville Louisville, KY | $77,756 | $88,043 | #47 | — |
| 96 | George Mason University Fairfax, VA | $77,519 | $70,588 | #155 | $54,711 |
| 97 | St. Mary's College of Maryland St. Mary's City, MD | $77,474 | $67,992 | #174 | — |
| 98 | University of California-Irvine Irvine, CA | $77,472 | $70,494 | #157 | $45,924 |
| 99 | Missouri State University-Springfield Springfield, MO | $77,471 | $83,065 | #66 | $48,188 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do George Mason University mathematics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $54,711 one year after graduating and $77,519 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does George Mason University rank for mathematics?
Among 309 colleges reporting earnings for mathematics graduates, George Mason University ranks #96 by median pay four years after graduation, and #155 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is mathematics at George Mason University worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% more than the national median for mathematics ($69,562), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,750.
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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.