Public Policy Analysis

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

CIP 44.05

$74,616Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$97,926Median earnings 4 years after
$112,560Median earnings 5 years after
$37,996Median federal debt
74Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Public Policy Analysis at George Mason University earn a median of $74,616 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $93,020 four years after graduating (middle half: $70,186–$121,540). Median debt is $37,996, about 51% of first-year earnings.

Public Policy Analysis (Master's degree) at other Virginia schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Virginia-Main Campus
Charlottesville
$71,078$37,240
Liberty University
Lynchburg
$58,353$27,994

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Public Policy Analysis graduates from George Mason University make?

The median salary is $74,616 one year after graduation and $112,560 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $37,996.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.