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George Mason University

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George Mason University's main campus is located in Fairfax, Virginia, offering a suburban setting near the nation's capital. The university has a diverse student body and maintains a commuter-friendly environment alongside its growing residential population. Known for its strong research programs and emphasis on professional education, George Mason also boasts a Nobel Prize-winning economics department. The university operates multiple campuses, including an international location in South Korea.

Programs Analyzed

Avg Grad Earnings

$49,540/yr

Avg DegreeOutlook Score

56/100

Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$13,815/yr

Out-of-state: $39,397/yr

Financial Aid & Net Price

What students actually pay after grants and scholarships, by family income. 30% of students receive Pell Grants and 34% take federal loans.

Family Income	Avg Net Price/yr	4-Year Net Cost	Net-Price ROI
$0 – $30K	$12,197	$48,788	10.2x
$30K – $48K	$13,383	$53,532	9.3x
$48K – $75K	$16,296	$65,184	7.6x
$75K – $110K	$20,394	$81,576	6.1x
$110K+	$25,247	$100,988	4.9x
Sticker price (no aid)	$13,815	$55,260	9.0x

Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships. ROI = average 10-year graduate earnings ÷ 4-year net cost. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

All Programs at George Mason University

50 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for full AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Program	DW Score	Earnings	AI Risk	ROI
Computer Science Compare across schools	88	$84,632/yr	Very High	20.0x
Computer and Information Sciences, General Compare across schools	88	$78,800/yr	Very High	19.2x
Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration Compare across schools	85	$78,365/yr	High	15.1x
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods Compare across schools	85	$68,049/yr	Very High	16.8x
Computer Engineering Compare across schools	84	$87,466/yr	Very High	18.7x
Accounting and Related Services Compare across schools	83	$67,291/yr	Very High	15.8x
Finance and Financial Management Services Compare across schools	83	$62,989/yr	Very High	16.6x
Systems Engineering Compare across schools	76	$84,942/yr	Very High	20.9x
Electrical Compare across schools	74	$82,175/yr	Very High	17.8x
Civil Engineering Compare across schools	74	$75,822/yr	High	16.4x
Public Administration Compare across schools	73	$56,674/yr	High	12.2x
Business Administration Compare across schools	73	$55,147/yr	High	12.6x
Economics Compare across schools	73	$53,024/yr	Very High	13.8x
Mathematics Compare across schools	69	$54,711/yr	Very High	14.5x
Marketing Compare across schools	66	$49,223/yr	Very High	12.8x
Teacher Education Compare across schools	65	$45,108/yr	High	9.9x
Criminal Justice and Corrections Compare across schools	64	$43,612/yr	Moderate	11.7x
Political Science and Government Compare across schools	63	$45,846/yr	Very High	12.5x
Homeland Security Compare across schools	61	$90,956/yr	Moderate	15.5x
Chemistry Compare across schools	60	$50,304/yr	High	10.0x
Geography and Cartography Compare across schools	60	$49,568/yr	High	11.5x
Mechanical Engineering Compare across schools	59	$73,570/yr	Very High	12.3x
Mathematics and Computer Science Compare across schools	59	$53,179/yr	Very High	8.6x
Hospitality Administration/Management Compare across schools	57	$45,151/yr	High	9.4x
International Relations Compare across schools	54	$44,644/yr	High	10.6x
Human Development & Family Studies Compare across schools	53	$45,140/yr	High	7.2x
Public Health Compare across schools	53	$37,025/yr	High	10.8x
Biomedical/Medical Engineering Compare across schools	52	$63,981/yr	High	10.6x
Security Science and Technology Compare across schools	49	$42,100/yr	High	6.6x
Social Work Compare across schools	49	$38,559/yr	Moderate	10.0x
Health and Physical Education/Fitness Compare across schools	48	$34,890/yr	Moderate	10.2x
Biology, General Compare across schools	48	$34,719/yr	High	11.3x
Sociology Compare across schools	47	$38,916/yr	High	9.6x
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution Compare across schools	46	$40,929/yr	High	10.5x
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies Compare across schools	46	$40,114/yr	Very High	10.8x
Sustainability Studies Compare across schools	45	$39,329/yr	High	10.4x
Psychology, General Compare across schools	45	$36,326/yr	High	9.3x
Natural Resources Conservation and Research Compare across schools	43	$43,038/yr	High	8.8x
Liberal Arts and Sciences Compare across schools	42	$41,398/yr	Low	9.7x
Linguistic & Comparative Compare across schools	42	$40,105/yr	Very High	8.4x
Neurobiology and Neurosciences Compare across schools	42	$27,859/yr	High	15.1x
History Compare across schools	40	$25,992/yr	High	9.6x
Anthropology Compare across schools	39	$37,081/yr	High	7.3x
Music Compare across schools	36	$34,611/yr	High	7.5x
English Language and Literature, General Compare across schools	35	$33,173/yr	Very High	8.3x
Visual and Performing Arts, General Compare across schools	35	$31,941/yr	High	8.5x
Graphic Communications Compare across schools	35	$29,192/yr	High	10.1x
Film/Video and Photographic Arts Compare across schools	25	$23,989/yr	High	8.0x
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft Compare across schools	24	$22,984/yr	Moderate	3.2x
Dance Compare across schools	12	$12,409/yr	Low	1.2x

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