The Mason Experience

Did you know that 88% of 2021 Mason graduates reported achieving a positive career outcome within six months of graduation? Or that 86% were employed in the Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C., area with a median salary of $70,000? A Mason education pays, and our Office of Student Financial Aid is ready to help you figure out the best way to fund your future here.

If you’re a prospective freshman, the first and most important step to securing funding for your education is submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by February 1. If you’re ineligible for the FAFSA, you can complete the Virginia Alternative State Aid Application (VASA) instead.

The College of Public Health (CPH) is one-of-a-kind in Virginia. With their interprofessional approach and dedication to inclusivity, they seek to eliminate disparities and improve the public’s health and well-being across the lifespan. Students can develop their research and gain hands-on experience in state-of-the-art facilities, including labs, simulations, and nutrition kitchens. 

With 89% of its graduates acquiring a full-time position, CPH prepares its students for the professional world through practicums and internships with Mason and Partner Clinics, NGOs, nonprofits, healthcare facilities, and corporations. Students can major in Nursing, Global and Community Health, Health Administration and Policy, Nutrition and Food Studies, Rehabilitation Science, and Social Work. 

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