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Computer & Information Sciences at George Mason University

Computer & Information Sciences at George Mason University

If you plan to study Computer & Information Sciences, take a look at what George Mason University. Get started with the following essential facts.

George Mason University is located in Fairfax, VA.

Online & Distance Learning 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.

Computer & Information Sciences Rankings at George Mason University

Use these rankings to compare George Mason University’s Computer & Information Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Virginia #4 of 40
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #9 of 409
Best Value Virginia #14 of 39
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #54 of 1,619
Best Value Southeast (Region) #280 of 404
Best Value Nationwide #937 of 1,600

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Virginia #4 of 40
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #9 of 409
Best Value Virginia #14 of 39
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #54 of 1,619
Best Value Southeast (Region) #280 of 404
Best Value Nationwide #937 of 1,600

Earnings for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates from George Mason University

Students who complete George Mason University’s Computer & Information Sciences program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Computer & Information Sciences at George Mason University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $87,935
2 years $85,216
3 years $99,468
4 years $113,780
5 years $119,217

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Computer & Information Sciences graduates from George Mason University report median earnings of $113,780, compared with $79,668 for all George Mason University graduates — about 43% higher than the school-wide median.

Computer & Information Sciences earnings compared with all majors at George Mason University

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Computer & Information Sciences graduates from George Mason University stands at $23,250.

Top-Paying Careers for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates

Those who complete Computer & Information Sciences program at George Mason University pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for Computer & Information Sciences majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Computer and Information Systems Managers $175,079
Computer Occupations, All Other $159,837
Health Informatics Specialists $156,714
Database Architects $148,480
Document Management Specialists $147,490
Business Intelligence Analysts $143,840
Information Security Engineers $142,543
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects $140,795
Web Developers $125,527
Information Technology Project Managers $124,655

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