Bachelor's+13% vs national median477 grads tracked
Sociology at George Mason University
Ranked 22nd of 313 bachelor's programs in Sociology by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$40,212
middle 50%: $29,458 – $55,352
Median · 5 years out
$60,111
middle 50%: $43,446 – $75,522
Median · 10 years out
$74,872
middle 50%: $52,419 – $101,874
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Sociology (bachelor's) graduates.
This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates
Graduates of George Mason University's bachelor's program in Sociology earn a median $40,212 one year after graduating, rising to $74,872 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 13% above the national median of $53,227 for this field, ranking 22nd of 313 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
7.1 yrs
≈ $8,241 total interest
Same major at other universities
Salem State University
$60,639 · 5 yrs out
University of North Texas at Dallas
$60,363 · 5 yrs out
CUNY Hunter College
$60,342 · 5 yrs out
University of Texas at Arlington
$60,308 · 5 yrs out
Sacred Heart University
$60,219 · 5 yrs out
State University of New York at Albany
$60,124 · 5 yrs out
University of Massachusetts at Boston
$60,095 · 5 yrs out
College of William & Mary
$60,082 · 5 yrs out
CUNY Brooklyn College
$60,067 · 5 yrs out
Texas A&M University
$59,738 · 5 yrs out
Framingham State University
$59,590 · 5 yrs out
Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
$59,131 · 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