Psychology at George Mason University
Fairfax, VA · Bachelor's Degree · about 383 graduates a year
George Mason University graduates in psychology earn 23% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 28% of one year’s pay at that point.
How George Mason University Compares for Psychology
All 1027 colleges reporting psychology 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 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | $99,007 | $86,756 | #2 | $51,959 |
| 2 | Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO | $91,787 | $98,415 | #1 | — |
| 3 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $86,896 | $80,040 | #4 | — |
| 4 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $82,433 | $83,835 | #3 | — |
| 5 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $79,187 | $69,388 | #22 | — |
| 6 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $78,049 | $74,286 | #13 | $36,630 |
| 7 | Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA | $75,742 | $68,920 | #23 | $38,587 |
| 8 | Virginia Military Institute Lexington, VA | $75,059 | $68,348 | #24 | $44,163 |
| 9 | Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA | $74,939 | $76,214 | #7 | $40,942 |
| 10 | Gettysburg College Gettysburg, PA | $74,466 | $75,733 | #8 | $50,040 |
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| 60 | St. John's University-New York Queens, NY | $62,672 | $59,651 | #97 | $23,821 |
| 61 | Jacksonville University Jacksonville, FL | $62,622 | $66,653 | #29 | — |
| 62 | Merrimack College North Andover, MA | $62,567 | $55,097 | #224 | $34,453 |
| 63 | George Mason University Fairfax, VA | $62,563 | $56,969 | #163 | $36,326 |
| 64 | Pacific University Forest Grove, OR | $62,484 | $62,852 | #51 | $34,930 |
| 65 | St Lawrence University Canton, NY | $62,479 | $59,467 | #98 | $37,068 |
| 66 | The College of New Jersey Ewing, NJ | $62,397 | $54,765 | #239 | $28,920 |
Other Psychology Credentials at George Mason University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $80,665 | $102,945 | $46,514 |
| Doctoral Degree | $88,377 | $128,100 | — |
Other Majors at George Mason University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do George Mason University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $36,326 one year after graduating and $62,563 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does George Mason University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, George Mason University ranks #63 by median pay four years after graduation, and #163 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at George Mason University worth it?
Its graduates earn 23% more than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $17,625.
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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.