Software Engineering at George Mason University
If you are interested in studying Software Engineering, you may want to check out the program at George Mason University. Get started with the following essential facts.
George Mason University sits in Fairfax, VA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 34 software engineering degrees were awarded at George Mason University.
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Studying Online at George Mason University
Many students take online classes at George Mason University. Of 39,766 students, 7,435 (19%) studied exclusively online and 20,269 (51%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Software Engineering graduates at George Mason University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Software Engineering graduates at George Mason University are 41% women (14) and 59% men (20).
Software Engineering Master’s Program at George Mason University
Of the 29 master’s software engineering graduates at George Mason University, 38% were women (11) and 62% were men (18).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Software Engineering master’s degree recipients at George Mason University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 9 |
| International (Nonresident) | 11 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 34% of Software Engineering master’s degree recipients at George Mason University, above the national average of 11%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Software Engineering Graduates
Those who complete Software Engineering program at George Mason University go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for Software Engineering majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Database Architects | $148,480 |
| Data Warehousing Specialists | $117,424 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $101,277 |
| Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers | $89,263 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | $80,062 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $79,889 |
| Software Developers | $76,447 |
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
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