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Bachelor's+7% vs national median2,274 grads tracked

Biology, General at George Mason University

Ranked 68th of 398 bachelor's programs in Biology, General by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$36,874
middle 50%: $26,022 – $50,721
Median · 5 years out
$65,129
middle 50%: $46,578 – $84,861
Median · 10 years out
$87,870
middle 50%: $63,067 – $126,595

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Biology, General (bachelor's) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Graduates of George Mason University's bachelor's program in Biology, General earn a median $36,874 one year after graduating, rising to $87,870 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 7% above the national median of $61,152 for this field, ranking 68th of 398 reporting programs.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.

Will the degree pay for itself?

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Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).

Paid off in
6.8 yrs
≈ $8,182 total interest

Same major at other universities

Texas Tech University
$65,652 · 5 yrs out
Framingham State University
$65,458 · 5 yrs out
North Carolina State University
$65,433 · 5 yrs out
Central Connecticut State University
$65,340 · 5 yrs out
Western Connecticut State University
$65,255 · 5 yrs out
Miami University
$65,168 · 5 yrs out
Connecticut College
$65,122 · 5 yrs out
Ohio State University (The)
$65,119 · 5 yrs out
University of Virginia
$65,017 · 5 yrs out
Wheaton College
$65,011 · 5 yrs out
Indiana University - Bloomington
$64,974 · 5 yrs out
University of Houston
$64,853 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at George Mason University

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Doctorate)
$183,592 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Doctorate)
$158,478 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$148,304 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$137,848 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$137,668 · 5 yrs out
Legal Professions and Studies (Doctorate)
$134,767 · 5 yrs out
Law (Doctorate)
$134,767 · 5 yrs out
Public Administration and Social Service Professions (Doctorate)
$130,148 · 5 yrs out
Biological and Biomedical Sciences (Doctorate)
$127,509 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$126,951 · 5 yrs out
Natural Resources and Conservation (Doctorate)
$122,445 · 5 yrs out
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs (Master's)
$121,298 · 5 yrs out

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