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Computer Engineering at George Mason University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Computer Engineering, you may want to check out 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, 110 computer engineering graduations were recorded at George Mason University.

Studying Online at George Mason University

Distance learning is available 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 Engineering Rankings at George Mason University

These rankings give you a sense of how George Mason University’s Computer Engineering program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Virginia	#2 of 6
Best Schools (Quality)	Virginia	#3 of 6
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#10 of 46
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#25 of 46
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#66 of 230
Best Value	Nationwide	#112 of 229

Earnings for Computer Engineering Graduates from George Mason University

Students who complete George Mason University’s Computer Engineering program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$98,943
2 years	$87,774
3 years	$115,693
4 years	$117,995
5 years	$135,916

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Computer Engineering graduates from George Mason University report median earnings of $117,995, compared with $79,668 for all George Mason University graduates — about 48% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Computer Engineering graduates from George Mason University is $26,697.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Computer Engineering graduates at George Mason University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Computer Engineering graduates at George Mason University are 23% women (25) and 77% men (85).

Computer Engineering Bachelor’s Program at George Mason University

Among the 44 bachelor’s computer engineering degrees awarded at George Mason University, 11% were women (5) and 89% were men (39).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	10
Hispanic / Latino	3
Black / African American	5
Asian	18
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	2
Unknown	3

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 66% of Computer Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at George Mason University, higher than the national average of 45%.*

Computer Engineering Master’s Program at George Mason University

Of the 61 master’s computer engineering degrees awarded at George Mason University, 28% were women (17) and 72% were men (44).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	10
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	4
Asian	15
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	28
Unknown	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 34% of Computer Engineering master’s degree recipients at George Mason University, above the national average of 12%.*

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

More Specific Computer Engineering Concentrations at George Mason University

The Computer Engineering program at George Mason University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Computer Engineering	76
Software Engineering	34

Best-Paid Careers for Computer Engineering Graduates

Students who finish Computer Engineering program at George Mason University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Computer Engineering graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Database Architects	$148,480
Telecommunications Engineering Specialists	$117,478
Data Warehousing Specialists	$117,424
Architectural and Engineering Managers	$101,277
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers	$89,263
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers	$80,062
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$79,889
Software Developers	$76,447
Computer Hardware Engineers	$63,909
Computer Network Architects	$63,411

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.