University of Mary Washington
Fredericksburg, Virginia · Public · 3,566 undergraduates
Of 23 programs with reported earnings, 22 leave graduates out-earning a typical Virginia high-school graduate (about $36,613/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 13 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $10,304 |
| $30k to $48k | $11,061 |
| $48k to $75k | $15,477 |
| $75k to $110k | $26,212 |
| $110k and up | $30,986 |
| All families (average) | $20,667 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $72,382 | +$35,769 | clears the bar | $22,000 | 0.6 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's Degree | $54,336 | +$17,723 | clears the bar | $21,221 | 1.2 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $53,388 | +$16,775 | clears the bar | $21,500 | 1.3 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $61,864 | +$25,251 | clears the bar | $22,150 | 0.9 yrs |
| Education, General | Master's Degree | $58,149 | +$21,536 | clears the bar | $20,500 | 1 yr |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's Degree | $45,824 | +$9,211 | clears the bar | $20,000 | 2.2 yrs |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's Degree | $95,461 | +$58,848 | clears the bar | $19,783 | 0.3 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $91,861 | +$55,248 | clears the bar | $12,250 | 0.2 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master's Degree | $57,480 | +$20,867 | clears the bar | $20,500 | 1 yr |
| Sociology | Bachelor's Degree | $58,224 | +$21,611 | clears the bar | $22,212 | 1 yr |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's Degree | $60,881 | +$24,268 | clears the bar | $23,000 | 0.9 yrs |
| History | Bachelor's Degree | $54,625 | +$18,012 | clears the bar | $20,490 | 1.1 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $113,022 | +$76,409 | clears the bar | $30,151 | 0.4 yrs |
| Historic Preservation and Conservation | Bachelor's Degree | $44,823 | +$8,210 | clears the bar | $21,000 | 2.6 yrs |
| Physical Sciences, Other | Bachelor's Degree | $59,594 | +$22,981 | clears the bar | $22,433 | 1 yr |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 23 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 21% of students receive Pell grants · 66% 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.