Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 69.9%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 69.3%
- Retention Rate
- 87.4%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $76,343
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $19,500
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 16:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 73.0%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $207/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homeland Security. | Master | $127,993 | |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | Master | $122,038 | |
| Statistics. | Master | $109,763 | |
| Systems Engineering. | Master | $109,763 | |
| Information Science/Studies. | Master | $106,421 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $105,585 | $38,186 |
| Computer Engineering. | Master | $101,072 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Doctoral | $100,690 | $57,000 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Master | $99,709 | $26,262 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications. | Master | $92,632 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master | $92,277 | $41,000 |
| Human Resources Management and Services. | Master | $91,448 | |
| Education, General. | Doctoral | $90,412 | $60,555 |
| Medical Illustration and Informatics. | Master | $84,653 | |
| Psychology, General. | Doctoral | $82,882 |
Outcomes Overview
George Mason graduates enter the workforce with a median debt of $19,500 and earn $76,343 ten years after graduation. That debt represents just 25% of their median income, well below the recommended 30% threshold. Monthly loan payments of $207 consume only 3.3% of graduates' income, making repayment manageable. The university's strong economics and public policy programs feed into high-paying government and consulting roles in the Washington DC metro area. An employment rate of 94.6% reflects the school's proximity to federal agencies and contractors. With 73% of borrowers successfully repaying loans and graduates earning above-average salaries, George Mason delivers a strong return on investment.