Mason Student Outcomes

Fairfax, Virginia

Graduation Rate

Percent of students graduating within 150% of normal completion time

68% vs. 41.9% national median

Graduation Rates for George Mason University
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

Average salary after attending George Mason University
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

$19,750

Percent of students receiving Federal Loans

44%

Student Loan Repayment

Median Loan Payment

$204 per month

Percent of students actively repaying their loans

73% vs. 47% national average

If 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.

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credit:Tony Webster / license