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Computer Information Systems at George Mason University

If you plan to study Computer Information Systems, consider the program at George Mason University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

George Mason University is located in Fairfax, VA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 1,304 computer information systems degrees were granted at George Mason University.

Online Class Availability at George Mason University

Online coursework is an option at George Mason University. Among 39,766 students, 7,435 (19%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 20,269 (51%) took at least some classes online.

Computer Information Systems Rankings at George Mason University

These rankings give you a sense of how George Mason University’s Computer Information Systems program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Virginia	#3 of 30
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#7 of 266
Best Value	Virginia	#13 of 29
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#42 of 839
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#197 of 262
Best Value	Nationwide	#506 of 827

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Virginia	#3 of 30
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#7 of 266
Best Value	Virginia	#13 of 29
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#42 of 839
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#197 of 262
Best Value	Nationwide	#506 of 827

Earnings for Computer Information Systems Graduates from George Mason University

Those who finish George Mason University’s Computer Information Systems program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$82,455
2 years	$80,850
3 years	$96,437
4 years	$110,462
5 years	$117,053

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Computer Information Systems graduates from George Mason University report median earnings of $110,462, compared with $79,668 for all George Mason University graduates — about 39% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Computer Information Systems graduates from George Mason University comes in at $23,250.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Computer Information Systems graduates at George Mason University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Computer Information Systems graduates at George Mason University are 28% women (359) and 72% men (945).

Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Program at George Mason University

Of the 762 bachelor’s computer information systems graduates at George Mason University, 24% were women (185) and 76% were men (577).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Information Systems bachelor’s degree recipients at George Mason University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	203
Hispanic / Latino	73
Black / African American	71
Asian	331
American Indian / Alaska Native	2
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	22
International (Nonresident)	35
Unknown	24

Minority students account for 66% of Computer Information Systems bachelor’s degree recipients at George Mason University, higher than the national average of 47%.*

Computer Information Systems Master’s Program at George Mason University

Of the 515 master’s computer information systems degrees awarded at George Mason University, 33% were women (168) and 67% were men (347).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Information Systems master’s degree recipients at George Mason University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	31
Hispanic / Latino	10
Black / African American	5
Asian	27
International (Nonresident)	435
Unknown	7

Minority students account for 8% of Computer Information Systems master’s degree recipients at George Mason University, below the national average of 16%.*

Computer Information Systems Doctoral Program at George Mason University

Among the 25 doctoral computer information systems degrees awarded at George Mason University, 24% were women (6) and 76% were men (19).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Information Systems doctoral degree recipients at George Mason University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	3
Asian	3
International (Nonresident)	19

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 12% of Computer Information Systems doctoral degree recipients at George Mason University, lower than the national average of 14%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Computer Information Systems Concentrations at George Mason University

This Computer Information Systems program at George Mason University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Computer Science	824
Information Technology	480

Highest-Paying Careers for Computer Information Systems Graduates

Those who complete Computer Information Systems program at George Mason University work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid careers for Computer Information Systems graduates, 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
Information Technology Project Managers	$124,655
Blockchain Engineers	$123,667

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.