Public Health

Master's degree · George Mason University · Fairfax, VA

CIP 51.22

$67,273Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$83,248Median earnings 4 years after
$85,727Median earnings 5 years after
$41,000Median federal debt
60Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Public Health at George Mason University earn a median of $67,273 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $82,751 four years after graduating (middle half: $61,518–$113,501). Median debt is $41,000, about 61% of first-year earnings.

Public Health (Master's degree) at other Virginia schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg
$66,357—
University of Virginia-Main Campus
Charlottesville
$63,861$45,801
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond
$58,177—
Liberty University
Lynchburg
$51,495$35,783
South University-Virginia Beach
Virginia Beach
$47,587$54,215

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Public Health graduates from George Mason University make?

The median salary is $67,273 one year after graduation and $85,727 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.