Educational/Instructional Media Design at George Mason University

Graduate/Professional Certificate

Location: Fairfax, VA•In-State Tuition: $13,815•Out-of-State Tuition: $39,397•Admission Rate: 89%•Avg SAT: 1247
Median Earnings (1yr)
$78,324
95th percentile (60th in VA)
Sample Size
27
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How George Mason University graduates compare to all programs nationally

George Mason University graduates earn $78k, placing them in the 95th percentile of all educational/instructional media design grad-cert programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in Virginia

Educational/Instructional Media Design grad-cert's programs at peer institutions in Virginia (6 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
George Mason University$78,324———
National Median$64,530———

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At George Mason University, approximately 30% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.