by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how GMU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in computer software.
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GMU was ranked #16 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for computer software majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country.
In 2022, 222 students received their master’s degree in computer software from GMU. This makes it the #4 most popular school for computer software master’s degree candidates in the country.
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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Online degrees for the GMU computer software 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.
Computer Software majors graduating with a master's degree from GMU make a median salary of $126,908 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all computer software graduates with a master's is $97,389.
The computer software program at GMU awarded 153 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 63% of these degrees went to men with the other 37% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Mason University with a master's in computer software.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 18 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 91 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the computer software majors at George Mason University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Information Systems | 885 |
| Computer Science | 22 |
| Information Technology | 17 |
| Information Science | 16 |
| Computer Systems Networking | 13 |
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