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Chemistry at George Mason University

If you are interested in studying Chemistry, 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, 32 chemistry degrees were awarded at George Mason University.

Online Class Availability at George Mason University

Distance learning is available at George Mason University. Of 39,766 students, 7,435 (19%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 20,269 (51%) took at least some classes online.

Chemistry Rankings at George Mason University

Rankings can help you compare George Mason University’s Chemistry program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Virginia	#1 of 11
Best Schools (Quality)	Virginia	#7 of 11
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#48 of 99
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#65 of 99
Best Value	Nationwide	#228 of 389
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#242 of 390

Earnings for Chemistry Graduates from George Mason University

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

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$34,646
2 years	$32,925
3 years	$33,846
4 years	$46,864
5 years	$60,676

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Chemistry graduates from George Mason University earn a median of $46,864, compared with $79,668 for all George Mason University graduates — about 41% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Chemistry graduates from George Mason University comes in at $24,250.

Student Demographics & Diversity

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

Across all degree levels, Chemistry graduates at George Mason University are 66% women (21) and 34% men (11).

Chemistry Bachelor’s Program at George Mason University

Among the 26 bachelor’s chemistry graduates at George Mason University, 65% were women (17) and 35% were men (9).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	12
Hispanic / Latino	4
Asian	7
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	1
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 46% of Chemistry bachelor’s degree recipients at George Mason University, higher than the national average of 40%.*

Chemistry Master’s Program at George Mason University

Among the 6 master’s chemistry graduates at George Mason University, 67% were women (4) and 33% were men (2).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
Hispanic / Latino	3
Black / African American	1

Minority students account for 67% of Chemistry master’s degree recipients at George Mason University, above the national average of 26%.*

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

More Specific Chemistry Concentrations at George Mason University

The Chemistry program at George Mason University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Chemistry	32

Highest-Paying Careers for Chemistry Graduates

Those who complete Chemistry program at George Mason University go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for Chemistry graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists	$179,716
Computer Occupations, All Other	$159,837
Document Management Specialists	$147,490
Business Intelligence Analysts	$143,840
Information Security Engineers	$142,543
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects	$140,795
Natural Sciences Managers	$132,227
Information Technology Project Managers	$124,655
Blockchain Engineers	$123,667
Digital Forensics Analysts	$119,226

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.