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Electrical Engineering at George Mason University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Electrical Engineering, you may want to check out the program at George Mason University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

George Mason University is located in Fairfax, VA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 93 electrical engineering graduations were recorded at George Mason University.

Studying Online at George Mason University

Many students take online classes at George Mason University. Among 39,766 students, 7,435 (19%) studied exclusively online and 20,269 (51%) took at least some classes online.

Electrical Engineering Rankings at George Mason University

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Virginia	#2 of 9
Best Value	Virginia	#2 of 9
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#8 of 63
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#39 of 63
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#80 of 310
Best Value	Nationwide	#163 of 309

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Virginia	#2 of 9
Best Value	Virginia	#2 of 9
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#8 of 63
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#39 of 63
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#80 of 310
Best Value	Nationwide	#163 of 309

Earnings for Electrical Engineering Graduates from George Mason University

Graduates of George Mason University’s Electrical Engineering program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$70,242
2 years	$66,756
3 years	$77,799
4 years	$91,169
5 years	$103,679

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Electrical Engineering graduates from George Mason University report median earnings of $91,169, compared with $79,668 for all George Mason University graduates — about 14% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Electrical Engineering graduates from George Mason University comes in at $26,725.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Electrical Engineering graduates at George Mason University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Electrical Engineering graduates at George Mason University are 16% women (15) and 84% men (78).

Electrical Engineering Bachelor’s Program at George Mason University

Of the 58 bachelor’s electrical engineering degrees awarded at George Mason University, 21% were women (12) and 79% were men (46).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	25
Hispanic / Latino	2
Black / African American	4
Asian	16
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	4
International (Nonresident)	5
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 47% of Electrical Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at George Mason University, higher than the national average of 42%.*

Electrical Engineering Master’s Program at George Mason University

Among the 19 master’s electrical engineering degrees awarded at George Mason University, 11% were women (2) and 89% were men (17).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	8
Hispanic / Latino	2
Asian	2
International (Nonresident)	6
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 21% of Electrical Engineering master’s degree recipients at George Mason University, higher than the national average of 20%.*

Electrical Engineering Doctoral Program at George Mason University

Of the 12 doctoral electrical engineering degrees awarded at George Mason University, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (12).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Electrical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at George Mason University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	6
Black / African American	1
International (Nonresident)	5

Minority students account for 8% of Electrical Engineering doctoral degree recipients at George Mason University, below the national average of 11%.*

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

More Specific Electrical Engineering Concentrations at George Mason University

This Electrical Engineering program at George Mason University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Electrical Engineering	89
Telecommunications Engineering	4

Highest-Paying Careers for Electrical Engineering Graduates

Students who finish Electrical Engineering program at George Mason University pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for Electrical Engineering majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Engineers, All Other	$136,628
Electrical Engineers	$127,814
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer	$122,969
Solar Energy Systems Engineers	$116,775
Mechatronics Engineers	$115,569
Microsystems Engineers	$104,558
Architectural and Engineering Managers	$101,277
Wind Energy Engineers	$98,460
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers	$89,263
Photonics Engineers	$84,667

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.