Colleges in and around Fairfax, ranked by return on investment.
| # | College | Type | 5-yr earnings | Net price | Median debt | 10-yr ROI | DR Rating | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Mason University Fairfax, VA | Public | $74,837 | $17,915 | $19,500 | +279% | Strong return | |
| 2 | University of North America Fairfax, VA | For-profit | — | — | — | — | Not enough data |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. ROI is computed by Degree Return — see how. Read the methodology. Data as of 2024.
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