Social Work

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

CIP 44.07

$62,790Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$70,044Median earnings 4 years after
$68,977Median earnings 5 years after
$41,000Median federal debt
127Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Social Work at George Mason University earn a median of $62,790 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $65,123 four years after graduating (middle half: $51,662–$79,737). Median debt is $41,000, about 65% of first-year earnings.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Norfolk State University
Norfolk
$53,070$41,000
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond
$51,707$41,000
Radford University
Radford
$49,870$41,000

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median salary is $62,790 one year after graduation and $68,977 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.