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Quick Stats
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at University of Mary Washington, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 34% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 49th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (VA wage index 1.21). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at University of Mary Washington
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
| Major | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | vs. national | Rank (pay) | Rank (wage-adj.) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $76,301 | $95,461 | +3% | #148 of 459 | #236 | $19,783 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $76,013 | $91,861 | +3% | #289 of 966 | #676 | $12,250 |
| Mathematics | $61,247 | $82,677 | +19% | #68 of 309 | #109 | $22,875 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $47,315 | $72,382 | +6% | #306 of 1176 | #594 | $22,000 |
| Economics | $45,153 | $67,903 | -18% | #294 of 368 | #327 | — |
| Biology | $35,194 | $61,864 | +8% | #280 of 841 | #494 | $22,150 |
| Political Science and Government | $35,687 | $60,881 | -4% | #302 of 565 | #428 | $23,000 |
| Physical Sciences | $35,464 | $59,594 | -6% | — | — | $22,433 |
| Sociology | $35,499 | $58,224 | +11% | #103 of 462 | #210 | $22,212 |
| History | $31,965 | $54,625 | +8% | #141 of 459 | #262 | $20,490 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $37,677 | $54,336 | +2% | #192 of 476 | #333 | $21,221 |
| Psychology | $28,887 | $53,388 | +5% | #332 of 1027 | #627 | $21,500 |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | — | $53,282 | +7% | #37 of 90 | #47 | $21,021 |
| Geography and Cartography | — | $53,081 | -8% | #97 of 117 | #107 | $19,500 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $30,357 | $51,166 | -23% | #105 of 118 | #112 | $25,043 |
| English Language and Literature | $30,540 | $45,824 | -6% | #389 of 576 | #486 | $20,000 |
| Historic Preservation and Conservation | — | $44,823 | -10% | — | — | $21,000 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $24,013 | $44,357 | +7% | #136 of 423 | #247 | $22,908 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | $29,130 | $41,509 | +-0% | #35 of 68 | #51 | $20,250 |
| Anthropology | $24,534 | — | — | — | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
The University of Mary Washington Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $475,129
- Avg rent near campus: $1,953/mo — vs ~$865/mo campus room rate
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 22556 (3.9% cap, Stafford)
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🏆 Where University of Mary Washington Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,938 | $25,858 |
| Room | $7,783 | |
| Board | $5,670 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $32,549 | $49,469 |
Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $11,137 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $12,388 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $19,886 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $26,300 |
| $110,001+ | $29,234 |
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from University of Mary Washington's top programs commonly pursue.
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology