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Computer Science at George Mason University

If you plan to study Computer Science, you may want to check out the program at George Mason University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

George Mason University sits in Fairfax, VA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 32 computer science degrees were granted at George Mason University.

Online & Distance Learning at George Mason University

Distance learning is available at George Mason University. Of 39,766 students, 7,435 (19%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 20,269 (51%) took at least some classes online.

Computer Science Rankings at George Mason University

Rankings can help you compare George Mason University’s Computer Science program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Virginia	#2 of 15
Best Value	Virginia	#6 of 15
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#13 of 111
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#63 of 111
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#87 of 637
Best Value	Nationwide	#340 of 635

Earnings for Computer Science Graduates from George Mason University

Those who finish George Mason University’s Computer Science program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$71,514
2 years	$78,343
3 years	$83,185
4 years	$97,310
5 years	$116,307

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Computer Science graduates from George Mason University take home a median $97,310, compared with $79,668 for all George Mason University graduates — about 22% higher than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Computer Science graduates at George Mason University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Computer Science graduates at George Mason University are 19% women (6) and 81% men (26).

Computer Science Bachelor’s Program at George Mason University

Among the 32 bachelor’s computer science graduates at George Mason University, 19% were women (6) and 81% were men (26).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Science bachelor’s degree recipients at George Mason University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	15
Hispanic / Latino	5
Black / African American	3
Asian	6
Two or More Races	2
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 50% of Computer Science bachelor’s degree recipients at George Mason University, higher than the national average of 47%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Computer Science Concentrations at George Mason University

The Computer Science program at George Mason University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Computer Science	32

Top-Paying Careers for Computer Science Graduates

Those who complete Computer Science program at George Mason University pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for Computer Science majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Computer and Information Systems Managers	$175,079
Computer Occupations, All Other	$159,837
Database Architects	$148,480
Document Management Specialists	$147,490
Business Intelligence Analysts	$143,840
Information Security Engineers	$142,543
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects	$140,795
Web Developers	$125,527
Information Technology Project Managers	$124,655
Blockchain Engineers	$123,667

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.