History
Bachelor's degree · George Mason University · Fairfax, VA
$25,992Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$51,168Median earnings 4 years after
$58,724Median earnings 5 years after
$18,750Median federal debt
74Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in History at George Mason University earn a median of $25,992 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $50,680 four years after graduating (middle half: $36,330–$66,736). Median debt is $18,750, about 72% of first-year earnings.
History (Bachelor's degree) at other Virginia schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Hampden-Sydney College Hampden-Sydney | $42,949 | $27,000 |
| Virginia Military Institute Lexington | $42,543 | $19,500 |
| Longwood University Farmville | $37,404 | $26,763 |
| Old Dominion University Norfolk | $36,733 | $23,000 |
| University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville | $34,028 | $18,250 |
| Liberty University Lynchburg | $33,456 | $21,500 |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg | $33,319 | $20,499 |
| Bridgewater College Bridgewater | $32,771 | $27,000 |
| University of Mary Washington Fredericksburg | $31,965 | $20,490 |
| William & Mary Williamsburg | $31,595 | $15,000 |
| Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond | $29,794 | $21,269 |
| Christopher Newport University Newport News | $29,386 | $26,000 |
| James Madison University Harrisonburg | $29,000 | $20,018 |
| Radford University Radford | $28,239 | $20,500 |
| Roanoke College Salem | $25,940 | $27,000 |
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$88,377 - Accounting and Related ServicesGraduate certificate
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$87,415 - Systems EngineeringBachelor's degree
$84,942 - Computer ScienceBachelor's degree
$84,632 - Civil EngineeringMaster's degree
$83,394
Frequently asked questions
How much do History graduates from George Mason University make?
The median salary is $25,992 one year after graduation and $58,724 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $18,750.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.