Public Administration
Master's degree · George Mason University · Fairfax, VA
$78,076Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$100,692Median earnings 4 years after
$100,653Median earnings 5 years after
$41,000Median federal debt
70Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the master's degree program in Public Administration at George Mason University earn a median of $78,076 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $81,408 four years after graduating (middle half: $60,052–$109,056). Median debt is $41,000, about 53% of first-year earnings.
Public Administration (Master's degree) at other Virginia schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg | $74,121 | — |
| Old Dominion University Norfolk | $65,888 | $39,794 |
| Liberty University Lynchburg | $57,882 | $30,556 |
| Regent University Virginia Beach | $55,462 | — |
| Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond | $53,777 | $26,604 |
| Strayer University-Virginia Arlington | $49,512 | $81,723 |
| South University-Virginia Beach Virginia Beach | $45,666 | $52,542 |
Other programs at George Mason University
- Homeland SecurityMaster's degree
$138,835 - Computer EngineeringMaster's degree
$132,367 - Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralMaster's degree
$130,014 - Computer Software and Media ApplicationsMaster's degree
$126,908 - Real EstateMaster's degree
$124,633 - Systems EngineeringMaster's degree
$117,239 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingDoctoral degree
$115,444 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree
$112,723 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingMaster's degree
$105,346 - Management Sciences and Quantitative MethodsGraduate certificate
$104,506 - Homeland SecurityBachelor's degree
$90,956 - Education, GeneralDoctoral degree
$89,993 - Educational Administration and SupervisionGraduate certificate
$89,656 - Psychology, GeneralDoctoral degree
$88,377 - Accounting and Related ServicesGraduate certificate
$88,184 - Computer EngineeringBachelor's degree
$87,466 - EconomicsDoctoral degree
$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 Public Administration graduates from George Mason University make?
The median salary is $78,076 one year after graduation and $100,653 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $41,000.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.