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George Mason University
Fairfax, VA · Public · General
George Mason University is a public institution in Fairfax, VA. With a 89% admission rate and 1,340 combined SAT (75th percentile). Enrolls 27,083 students, offers 52 programs with earnings data, and has a 70% completion rate. Earnings are weighted by the number of graduates reporting in each program to reflect the typical student outcome. Payback period estimates how many years of earnings it takes to recoup total degree cost using net price after financial aid.
Admission Rate
89%
SAT Combined (75th)
1,340
Enrollment
27,083
Completion Rate
70%
Cost of Attendance
$26,972
In-State Tuition
$13,815
Out-of-State Tuition
$39,397
Programs
52
1-Year vs 5-Year Earnings — 52 Programs
STEMEngineeringHealthBusinessLiberal ArtsOtherCost ($27K)
Showing 52 of 52 programs
| Compare | # | Program ⇕ | Credential ⇕ | 1yr Earnings ↓ | 5yr Earnings ⇕ | Cost ⇕ | ROI ⇕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Homeland SecurityBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $90,956 | — | $26,972 | 3.4x | |
| 2 | Computer EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $87,466 | $108,739 | $26,972 | 3.2x | |
| 3 | Systems EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $84,942 | $120,847 | $26,972 | 3.1x | |
| 4 | Computer ScienceBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $84,632 | $116,307 | $26,972 | 3.1x | |
| 5 | Electrical, Electronics and Communications EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $82,175 | $103,679 | $26,972 | 3.0x | |
| 6 | Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $78,800 | $111,615 | $26,972 | 2.9x | |
| 7 | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $78,365 | $89,074 | $26,972 | 2.9x | |
| 8 | Civil EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $75,822 | $95,921 | $26,972 | 2.8x | |
| 9 | Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $73,570 | — | $26,972 | 2.7x | |
| 10 | Management Sciences and Quantitative MethodsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $68,049 | $98,097 | $26,972 | 2.5x | |
| 11 | Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $67,291 | $92,732 | $26,972 | 2.5x | |
| 12 | Biomedical/Medical EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $63,981 | — | $26,972 | 2.4x | |
| 13 | Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $62,989 | $97,027 | $26,972 | 2.3x | |
| 14 | Public AdministrationBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $56,674 | $72,841 | $26,972 | 2.1x | |
| 15 | Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $55,147 | $74,937 | $26,972 | 2.0x | |
| 16 | MathematicsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $54,711 | $85,621 | $26,972 | 2.0x | |
| 17 | Mathematics and Computer ScienceBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $53,179 | — | $26,972 | 2.0x | |
| 18 | EconomicsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $53,024 | $81,731 | $26,972 | 2.0x | |
| 19 | ChemistryBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $50,304 | $60,676 | $26,972 | 1.9x | |
| 20 | Geography and CartographyBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $49,568 | $69,330 | $26,972 | 1.8x | |
| 21 | MarketingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $49,223 | $76,137 | $26,972 | 1.8x | |
| 22 | Political Science and GovernmentBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $45,846 | $74,736 | $26,972 | 1.7x | |
| 23 | Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, OtherBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $45,624 | $72,797 | $26,972 | 1.7x | |
| 24 | Hospitality Administration/ManagementBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $45,151 | $57,639 | $26,972 | 1.7x | |
| 25 | Human Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $45,140 | — | $26,972 | 1.7x |
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