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Mathematics at George Mason University

Mathematics at George Mason University

If you are interested in studying Mathematics, consider the program at George Mason University. Get started with the following essential facts.

George Mason University is in Fairfax, VA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 53 mathematics degrees were granted at George Mason University.

Studying Online 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.

Mathematics Rankings at George Mason University

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

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Virginia #2 of 12
Best Schools (Quality) Virginia #8 of 12
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #36 of 75
Best Value Southeast (Region) #44 of 74
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #208 of 462
Best Value Nationwide #279 of 460

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Virginia #2 of 12
Best Schools (Quality) Virginia #8 of 12
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #36 of 75
Best Value Southeast (Region) #44 of 74
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #208 of 462
Best Value Nationwide #279 of 460

Earnings for Mathematics Graduates from George Mason University

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

Median earnings by years after graduation for Mathematics at George Mason University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $46,522
2 years $49,214
3 years $52,341
4 years $69,186
5 years $85,621

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Mathematics graduates from George Mason University take home a median $69,186, compared with $79,668 for all George Mason University graduates — about 13% lower than the school-wide median.

Mathematics earnings compared with all majors at George Mason University

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Mathematics graduates from George Mason University stands at $24,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Mathematics graduates at George Mason University, by degree type.

Program-wide, Mathematics graduates at George Mason University are 26% women (14) and 74% men (39).

Mathematics Bachelor’s Program at George Mason University

Among the 40 bachelor’s mathematics graduates at George Mason University, 30% were women (12) and 70% were men (28).

George Mason University gender breakdown of Mathematics Bachelor's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 16
Hispanic / Latino 9
Black / African American 4
Asian 8
Two or More Races 1
Unknown 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Mathematics majors at George Mason University

Minority students account for 55% of Mathematics bachelor’s degree recipients at George Mason University, above the national average of 33%.*

Mathematics Master’s Program at George Mason University

Of the 7 master’s mathematics graduates at George Mason University, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (7).

George Mason University gender breakdown of Mathematics Master's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 4
Black / African American 1
Asian 1
International (Nonresident) 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Mathematics majors at George Mason University

Minority students account for 29% of Mathematics master’s degree recipients at George Mason University, higher than the national average of 20%.*

Mathematics Doctoral Program at George Mason University

Of the 6 doctoral mathematics graduates at George Mason University, 33% were women (2) and 67% were men (4).

George Mason University gender breakdown of Mathematics Doctoral degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 3
Two or More Races 1
International (Nonresident) 1
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Mathematics majors at George Mason University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 17% of Mathematics doctoral degree recipients at George Mason University, higher than the national average of 15%.*

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

More Specific Mathematics Concentrations at George Mason University

The Mathematics program at George Mason University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
General Mathematics 53

Top-Paying Careers for Mathematics Graduates

Students who finish Mathematics program at George Mason University pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for Mathematics graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists $179,716
Business Intelligence Analysts $143,840
Natural Sciences Managers $132,227
Statisticians $130,349
Bioinformatics Technicians $121,896
Biostatisticians $121,594
Clinical Research Coordinators $110,931
Data Scientists $106,295
Clinical Data Managers $99,475
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,927

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