Graduation Rate
Percent of students graduating within 150% of normal completion time
68% vs. 41.9% national median| Years | Percent Earning Bachelor's Degree |
|---|---|
| within 4 years | 41% earned a bachelor degree |
| within 5 years | 59% earned a bachelor degree |
| within 6 years | 64% earned a bachelor degree |
A college's graduation rate is a strong indication of its effectiveness and your potential to find success at a school. These statistics measure the percentage of first-time, full-time students who earned a bachelor degree within four, five or six years from George Mason University. For comparison, approximately 58% of starting students nationally earn a bachelor's degree within six years. George Mason University is more effective than average at successfully graduating students.
Post Graduation Earnings
Average Salary After 10 Years
$61,900 vs. $34,300 national median| Years | Average Earnings |
|---|---|
| after 6 years | $45,200 per year |
| after 7 years | $52,300 per year |
| after 8 years | $55,400 per year |
| after 9 years | $59,300 per year |
| after 10 years | $61,900 per year |
10 years after enrolling, the average income of former George Mason University students who are working and no longer in school is $61,900, which is 80% higher than the national median. Sources, U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / Department of Treasury.
Student Loan Debt Upon Graduation
Median Student Loan Debt for Graduates
$19,750Percent of students receiving Federal Loans
44%Student Loan Repayment
Median Loan Payment
$204 per monthPercent of students actively repaying their loans
73% vs. 47% national averageIf you are having trouble affording your Mason student loan debt, explore your options.
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=232186 IPEDS survey data for George Mason University.
