Education at George Mason University
If you plan to study Education, consider the program at George Mason University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
George Mason University sits in Fairfax, VA.
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Studying Online at George Mason University
Many students take online classes at George Mason University. Of 39,766 students, 7,435 (19%) studied exclusively online and 20,269 (51%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at George Mason University
Use these rankings to compare George Mason University’s Education program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #2 of 32 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #6 of 32 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #7 of 389 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #80 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #241 of 390 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #842 of 1,591 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #2 of 32 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #6 of 32 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #7 of 389 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #80 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #241 of 390 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #842 of 1,591 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from George Mason University
Graduates of George Mason University’s Education program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $58,730 |
| 2 years | $57,008 |
| 3 years | $60,043 |
| 4 years | $65,844 |
| 5 years | $70,417 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Education graduates from George Mason University report median earnings of $65,844, compared with $79,668 for all George Mason University graduates — about 17% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Education graduates from George Mason University is $24,250.
Top-Paying Careers for Education Graduates
Those who complete Education program at George Mason University go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid careers for Education graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $129,049 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $99,604 |
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | $99,352 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,329 |
| Teaching Assistants, Special Education | $96,801 |
| Education Administrators, All Other | $91,340 |
| Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education | $89,337 |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $86,398 |
| Special Education Teachers, All Other | $86,208 |
| Teachers and Instructors, All Other | $83,682 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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