Location: Fairfax, VA•In-State Tuition: $13,815•Out-of-State Tuition: $39,397•Admission Rate: 89%•Avg SAT: 1247
Median Earnings (1yr)
$61,498
75th percentile
60th percentile in Virginia
Sample: 24 graduates Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How George Mason University graduates compare to all programs nationally

George Mason University earns $61k — 75th percentile among teaching english or french as a second or foreign language grad-cert programs.

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Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language grad-cert's programs at top institutions nationally

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
George Mason UniversityFairfax$13,815$61,498———
St. John's University-New YorkQueens$50,110$95,228$98,617——
Olivet Nazarene UniversityBourbonnais$37,940$59,061$77,568——
Concordia University-NebraskaSeward$39,330$56,930$50,336——
Missouri State University-SpringfieldSpringfield$9,024$45,593———
National Median—$59,061———

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with teaching english or french as a second or foreign language graduates

Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

Teach one or more subjects to students at the secondary school level.

$64,580/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

Teach one or more subjects to students at the middle, intermediate, or junior high school level.

$62,970/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education

Teach academic and social skills to kindergarten students.

$62,310/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education

Teach academic and social skills to students at the elementary school level.

$62,310/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors

Teach or instruct out-of-school youths and adults in basic education, literacy, or English as a Second Language classes, or in classes for earning a high school equivalency credential.

$59,950/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education

Instruct preschool-aged students, following curricula or lesson plans, in activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth.

$37,120/yrJobs growth:Associate's degree
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.