George Mason University
Fairfax, Virginia · Public · 27,752 undergraduates
Of 109 programs with reported earnings, 108 leave graduates out-earning a typical Virginia high-school graduate (about $36,613/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 159 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $11,942 |
| $30k to $48k | $12,093 |
| $48k to $75k | $15,224 |
| $75k to $110k | $19,430 |
| $110k and up | $25,894 |
| All families (average) | $17,915 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's Degree | $110,754 | +$74,141 | clears the bar | $21,000 | 0.3 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $62,563 | +$25,950 | clears the bar | $17,625 | 0.7 yrs |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $97,049 | +$60,436 | clears the bar | $17,250 | 0.3 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $69,511 | +$32,898 | clears the bar | $17,750 | 0.5 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's Degree | $61,100 | +$24,487 | clears the bar | $19,500 | 0.8 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $64,301 | +$27,688 | clears the bar | $19,125 | 0.7 yrs |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master's Degree | $65,713 | +$29,100 | clears the bar | $24,500 | 0.8 yrs |
| Special Education and Teaching | Master's Degree | $72,192 | +$35,579 | clears the bar | $23,695 | 0.7 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $89,878 | +$53,265 | clears the bar | $13,000 | 0.2 yrs |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's Degree | $74,125 | +$37,512 | clears the bar | $20,449 | 0.5 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $91,132 | +$54,519 | clears the bar | $20,000 | 0.4 yrs |
| Public Health | Bachelor's Degree | $65,358 | +$28,745 | clears the bar | $20,500 | 0.7 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $85,224 | +$48,611 | clears the bar | $19,440 | 0.4 yrs |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $69,399 | +$32,786 | clears the bar | $20,117 | 0.6 yrs |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | Master's Degree | $162,691 | +$126,078 | clears the bar | $35,713 | 0.3 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 109 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 30% of students receive Pell grants · 68% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.