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Recent 91���� graduates have secured strong career outcomes, with the Class of 2025 reporting a 92% positive outcome rate within six months of graduation, even amid a challenging and shifting economic landscape.

According to newly released data, graduates are finding employment in positions related to their fields of study and career goals, while continuing to play a key role in the greater Washington, D.C., metropolitan area labor market. 

Key outcomes from the Class of 2025 include:

• 92% reported a positive career outcome within six months
• 81% remained in the Washington, D.C., region
• 74% are employed in positions aligned with their career goals
• $73,000 median starting salary
• 50% remained employed with the same organization they worked for while they were students

George Mason graduates also pursued a range of post-graduation pathways, including continuing education and service (miliary and volunteer), reflecting the many avenues through which students achieve success.

Across these pathways, graduates entered a diverse mix of industries, led by education and health care, with strong representation in government and military roles, as well as technology and consulting.

“Our outcomes data mirror broader regional labor market trends,” said Saskia N. Campbell, executive director of  at George Mason. “These dynamics underscore the importance of equipping students with both technical expertise and adaptable human skills to succeed in a rapidly evolving job market.”

Shifts in the federal workforce were a significant factor in creating a  for the Class of 2025, with some graduates taking longer to secure roles and choosing to remain in positions longer once employed.

As in previous years, George Mason graduates are highly sought after by large, well-established regional employers across the public and private sectors, including the Department of War, Fairfax County Public Schools, Fairfax County Government, Inova Health System, MedStar Health, Amazon Web Services, Capital One, Google, IBM, Deloitte, Booz Allen Hamilton, and Northrop Grumman.

This strong performance aligns with broader national recognition of George Mason’s impact. The university ranked No. 1 in Virginia for upward mobility according to U.S. News & World Report and the Wall Street Journal, the latter of which also ranked George Mason No. 1 among Virginia and D.C. area public universities for salary outcomes. The Carnegie Foundation and American Council on Education recognized the university to the highest tier of Opportunity Colleges and Universities: Higher Access, Higher Earnings, for its commitment to accessibility, return on investment, and student success.

These outcomes reinforce George Mason’s role in preparing graduates to contribute to a dynamic and ever evolving regional workforce.