Social Work

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

CIP 44.07

$38,559Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$55,715Median earnings 4 years after
$60,768Median earnings 5 years after
$19,250Median federal debt
68Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Social Work at George Mason University earn a median of $38,559 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $51,790 four years after graduating (middle half: $39,212–$64,160). Median debt is $19,250, about 50% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Social Work (Bachelor's degree) at other Virginia schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Longwood University
Farmville
$41,160$25,000
Liberty University
Lynchburg
$38,828$27,000
Radford University
Radford
$38,272$24,994
Mary Baldwin University
Staunton
$37,537$31,000
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond
$34,088$22,000
James Madison University
Harrisonburg
$31,687$17,990
Virginia State University
Petersburg
$28,527$28,281

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Social Work graduates from George Mason University make?

The median salary is $38,559 one year after graduation and $60,768 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $19,250.

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