by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how GMU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in compsci.
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The bachelor's program at GMU was ranked #132 on College Factual's Best Schools for compsci list. It is also ranked #3 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 123 |
| Best Computer Science Schools | 132 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, George Mason University handed out 22 bachelor's degrees in computer science. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of compsci students who receive their bachelor's degree at GMU is $84,632. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $70,400 for all compsci bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at GMU was $1,427 per credit hour for out-of-state students. 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 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 22 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in compsci from GMU. About 82% were men and 18% 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 compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the GMU compsci bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the GMU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the compsci majors at George Mason University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Information Systems | 885 |
| Computer Software & Applications | 153 |
| Information Technology | 17 |
| Information Science | 16 |
| Computer Systems Networking | 13 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.