Nursing at George Mason University
If you plan to study Nursing, take a look at what George Mason University. Get started with the following essential facts.
George Mason University is in Fairfax, VA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 297 nursing degrees were awarded at George Mason University.
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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.
Nursing Rankings at George Mason University
Use these rankings to compare George Mason University’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #1 of 51 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #5 of 506 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #25 of 53 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #97 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #333 of 529 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1106 of 1,878 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #1 of 51 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #5 of 506 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #25 of 53 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #97 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #333 of 529 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1106 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from George Mason University
Those who finish George Mason University’s Nursing program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $73,086 |
| 2 years | $72,944 |
| 3 years | $76,886 |
| 4 years | $87,167 |
| 5 years | $96,355 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Nursing graduates from George Mason University take home a median $87,167, compared with $79,668 for all George Mason University graduates — about 9% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from George Mason University comes in at $22,750.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Nursing graduates at George Mason University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Nursing graduates at George Mason University are 91% women (270) and 9% men (27).
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at George Mason University
Of the 205 bachelor’s nursing graduates at George Mason University, 94% were women (193) and 6% were men (12).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at George Mason University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 69 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 41 |
| Black / African American | 31 |
| Asian | 46 |
| Two or More Races | 8 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
| Unknown | 7 |
Minority students account for 61% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at George Mason University, above the national average of 43%.*
Nursing Master’s Program at George Mason University
Among the 55 master’s nursing graduates at George Mason University, 84% were women (46) and 16% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at George Mason University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 22 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Black / African American | 12 |
| Asian | 13 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 55% of Nursing master’s degree recipients at George Mason University, above the national average of 40%.*
Nursing Doctoral Program at George Mason University
Among the 25 doctoral nursing graduates at George Mason University, 80% were women (20) and 20% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing doctoral degree recipients at George Mason University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 10 |
| Asian | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 64% of Nursing doctoral degree recipients at George Mason University, above the national average of 42%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at George Mason University
The Nursing program at George Mason University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 260 |
| Nursing Science | 4 |
| Mental Health Nursing | 12 |
| Nursing Practice | 21 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at George Mason University pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for Nursing majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
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.