Microbiological Sciences and Immunology graduates from George Mason University earn $114,727 median salary — above the national average for this program.

Microbiological Sciences and Immunology at George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia • Master's

Median Earnings
$114,727
Graduates earn above the national average for this program

What the IPEDS & College Scorecard Data Shows for Microbiological Sciences and Immunology at George Mason University

This page combines two federal data products: IPEDS institutional characteristics for George Mason University and the College Scorecard field-of-study (FOS) file for Microbiological Sciences and Immunology at the master's credential level. The FOS file is keyed by CIP (Classification of Instructional Programs) code, which means earnings and debt figures here reflect only graduates of this specific program — not the school as a whole. IPEDS reports 12 completers in the most recent cohort for this program at George Mason University, the denominator behind the median earnings figure.

Median graduate earnings of $114,727 represent Treasury-verified wages approximately one year after program completion, drawn from Social Security Administration records linked to federal financial aid applicants. Compared to the national mean of $73,738 across all institutions offering Microbiological Sciences and Immunology, graduates here earn above the national average for this program. Across all programs at George Mason University, the mean median-earnings figure is $82,216, providing internal context for whether this specific field out-earns other options at the same institution.

Debt signals complete the ROI picture. Median federal debt is not separately reported for this program at this school.. Program-level debt and earnings come from the Department of Education’s College Scorecard FOS release, updated annually.

Earnings Comparison

This School
$114,727
Microbiological Sciences and Immunology
National Average
$73,738
All schools, same program
School Average
$82,216
All programs at George Mason University

Program Details

Master's
Credential Level
12
Completers (IPEDS)
118
Schools Offering

Debt & ROI

$114,727
Median Earnings

Microbiological Sciences and Immunology at Other Schools

About the Data

Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard Field of Study file. Earnings are median earnings for graduates after completion, drawn from U.S. Treasury tax records linked to federal financial aid applicants. Institutional characteristics come from IPEDS. Debt figures represent the median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation.

Debt-to-earnings ratio compares cumulative debt to annual earnings. A ratio below 1.0 indicates that annual earnings exceed total debt, generally considered favorable. Estimated monthly payments assume a standard 10-year repayment plan.