George Mason University

Fairfax, VA www2.gmu.edu 27,083 students

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 in dataset

Earnings

$49,540

Average graduate, 1 yr after

Outlook

56/100

Avg DegreeOutlook Score

Tuition

$13,815

In-state sticker price

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

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. George Mason University's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 30% of students receive Pell Grants; 34% take federal loans.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025

Income Bracket	Avg Net Price	4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K	$12,197	$48,788
$30K – $48K	$13,383	$53,532
$48K – $75K	$16,296	$65,184
$75K – $110K	$20,394	$81,576
$110K+	$25,247	$100,988
Sticker price (no aid)	$13,815	$55,260

Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at George Mason University

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

Degree Program	DW Score	1-yr Earnings	AI Risk	ROI
Computer Science Compare across schools →	88	$84,632/yr	Very High	20.0x
Information Sciences Computer and Information Sciences, General Compare across schools →	88	$78,800/yr	Very High	19.2x
Nursing Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Compare across schools →	85	$78,365/yr	High	15.1x
Management Science 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 Accounting and Related Services Compare across schools →	83	$67,291/yr	Very High	15.8x
Finance 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 Engineering Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering Compare across schools →	74	$82,175/yr	Very High	17.8x
Civil Engineering Compare across schools →	74	$75,822/yr	High	16.4x
Public Policy Public Administration Compare across schools →	73	$56,674/yr	High	12.2x
Business Administration Business Administration, Management and Operations 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
Subject-Area Teaching Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas Compare across schools →	65	$45,108/yr	High	9.9x
Criminal Justice Criminal Justice and Corrections Compare across schools →	64	$43,612/yr	Moderate	11.7x
Political Science 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 Management Hospitality Administration/Management Compare across schools →	57	$45,151/yr	High	9.4x
International Relations International Relations and National Security Studies Compare across schools →	54	$44,644/yr	High	10.6x
Human Development & Family Studies Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services Compare across schools →	53	$45,140/yr	High	7.2x
Public Health Compare across schools →	53	$37,025/yr	High	10.8x
Biomedical Engineering 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 & Physical Education Health and Physical Education/Fitness Compare across schools →	48	$34,890/yr	Moderate	10.2x
Biology 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 Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution Compare across schools →	46	$40,929/yr	High	10.5x
Rhetoric & Writing 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 Psychology, General Compare across schools →	45	$36,326/yr	High	9.3x
Natural Resources & Conservation Research Natural Resources Conservation and Research Compare across schools →	43	$43,038/yr	High	8.8x
Liberal Arts & Humanities Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Compare across schools →	42	$41,398/yr	Low	9.7x
Linguistics Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services Compare across schools →	42	$40,105/yr	Very High	8.4x
Neuroscience 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 English Language and Literature, General Compare across schools →	35	$33,173/yr	Very High	8.3x
Visual & Performing Arts 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 & Photography Film/Video and Photographic Arts Compare across schools →	25	$23,989/yr	High	8.0x
Theater & Drama 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