by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how GMU ranks in comparison to other schools with cis programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for cis majors, GMU came in at #21. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #3 in Virginia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, George Mason University handed out 757 bachelor's degrees in computer information systems. This is an increase of 7% over the previous year when 706 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 147 students received their master’s degree in cis from GMU. This makes it the #27 most popular school for cis master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 19 students received their doctoral degrees in cis in 2022, making the school the #13 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of cis students who receive their bachelor's degree at GMU is $78,800. This is higher than $61,300, which is the national median for all cis bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at GMU, cis students borrow a median amount of $36,484 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $20,966 for all cis majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the cis program at GMU is $260 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at GMU paid an average of $1,427 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $420 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,095 | $34,259 |
| Fees | $3,720 | $3,720 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,278 | $1,278 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,151 | $15,151 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,504 | $3,504 |
Learn more about GMU tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 757 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in cis from GMU. About 76% were men and 24% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Mason University with a bachelor's in cis.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 330 |
| Black or African American | 54 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 79 |
| White | 197 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 38 |
| Other Races | 59 |
GMU does not offer an online option for its cis bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the GMU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's cis program at GMU make a median salary of $130,014. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all cis graduates with a master's is $87,845.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 108 students graduated with a master's degree in cis from GMU. About 69% were men and 31% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Mason University with a master's in cis.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 21 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 35 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the cis majors at George Mason University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Software & Applications | 153 |
| Computer Science | 22 |
| Information Technology | 17 |
| Information Science | 16 |
| Computer Systems Networking | 13 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.