Security Science and Technology at George Mason University
Fairfax, VA · Public · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
50
Optimistic
49
Base Case
37
Pessimistic
Earnings
$42,100/yr (5% vs median)
AI Risk
High (46% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (385,400 openings/yr)
ROI
8.9x earnings multiple (3.1x out-of-state)
How AI Changes the Outlook
Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Security Science and Technology graduates.
| Optimistic No Disruption |
Base Case Gradual AI |
Pessimistic Aggressive AI |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Year Earnings | $489K | $490K | $456K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 8.9x | 8.9x | 8.2x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 3.1x | 3.1x | 2.9x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 34% | 32% | 23% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 50 | 49 | 37 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$55,260
Out-of-state: $157,588 (3.1x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$23,251
6.6 months of Year 1 earnings
About George Mason University
George Mason University has a 89% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, one of the larger campuses at 27,083 students in Fairfax, VA.
See all programs and financial aid at George Mason University →Top Career Paths
Managers, all other
$136,550/yr
Information security analysts
$124,910/yr
Computer occupations, all other
$108,970/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does George Mason University's Security Science and Technology program score?
This program scores 49/100 — on the lower end for Security Science and Technology. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
How vulnerable is Security Science and Technology to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Security Science and Technology careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 46% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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