Public & Social Service at George Mason University
If you plan to study Public & Social Service, you may want to check out the program at George Mason University. Get started with the following essential facts.
George Mason University is located in Fairfax, VA.
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Online & Distance Learning at George Mason University
Many students take online classes at George Mason University. Among 39,766 students, 7,435 (19%) studied exclusively online and 20,269 (51%) took at least some classes online.
Public & Social Service Rankings at George Mason University
These rankings give you a sense of how George Mason University’s Public & Social Service program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #3 of 17 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #3 of 17 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #9 of 202 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #85 of 865 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #118 of 200 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #462 of 855 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #3 of 17 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #3 of 17 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #9 of 202 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #85 of 865 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #118 of 200 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #462 of 855 |
Earnings for Public & Social Service Graduates from George Mason University
Students who complete George Mason University’s Public & Social Service program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $51,565 |
| 2 years | $52,645 |
| 3 years | $61,044 |
| 4 years | $71,253 |
| 5 years | $89,990 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Public & Social Service graduates from George Mason University report median earnings of $71,253, compared with $79,668 for all George Mason University graduates — about 11% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Public & Social Service graduates from George Mason University comes in at $22,147.
Highest-Paying Careers for Public & Social Service Graduates
Those who complete Public & Social Service program at George Mason University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Public & Social Service graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Legislators | $167,600 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $156,089 |
| Chief Executives | $138,534 |
| Supply Chain Managers | $138,103 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
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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