# George Mason University: Liberal Arts / General Studies (bachelor's)

Fairfax, VA. IPEDS 232186, CIP 24.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/george-mason-university/majors/liberal-arts-general-studies

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $41,398
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $61,100 (U.S. median for this major: $52,601 across 467 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $24,500 (U.S. median $27,000)
- Rank in VA: 1 of 12 colleges by 4-year earnings

## Liberal Arts / General Studies at VA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Mason University | $61,100 | $24,500 | $17,915 | 68% |
| James Madison University | $58,026 | $23,250 | $23,322 | 80% |
| Hampton University | $54,437 | $26,000 | $25,319 | 57% |
| University of Mary Washington | $54,336 | $22,354 | $20,667 | 66% |
| Eastern Mennonite University | $53,229 | $27,000 | $24,588 | 67% |
| Longwood University | $52,959 | $25,375 | $19,066 | 61% |
| Bridgewater College | $51,160 | $26,000 | $17,800 | 53% |
| Mary Baldwin University | $50,117 | $27,089 | $12,756 | 39% |
| Virginia State University | $50,015 | $31,000 | $15,840 | 39% |
| Marymount University | $47,218 | not reported | $29,137 | 54% |
| Liberty University | $45,257 | $25,291 | $29,357 | 65% |
| Southern Virginia University | $40,419 | $18,500 | $22,213 | 34% |

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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