Number of Programs with Completers

The following table summarizes the offered degrees and programs with number of programs and number of completers.
By degrees/certificates, 6,217 Bachelor's, 2,835 Master's, 276 Doctorate (research), 148 Doctorate (professional), and 759 Post-BS Certificate were awareded by GMU.
Number of ProgramsNumber of Online ProgramsNumber of Completers
Bachelor's75156,217
Master's94222,835
Doctorate (research)390276
Doctorate (professional)10148
Post-BS Certificate9416759
Total3075310,267

Best Major Programs (Ranked in U.S. Colleges)

The following table shows the best programs at George Mason University based on earning after completing the program by degree types.
BachelorMasterDoctoral
Bachelor Program - Highest Earning After Graduation
Field of StudyMedian Earning after Graduation
Computer Science$69,400
Systems Engineering$68,400
Computer and Information Sciences$64,300
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse$64,300
Electrical and Electronics Engineering$63,100
Master Program - Highest Earning After Graduation
Field of StudyMedian Earning after Graduation
Business Administration and Management$103,100
Computer Engineering$96,700
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse$91,900
Computer and Information Sciences$90,500
Psychology$68,800
Doctoral Program - Highest Earning After Graduation
Field of StudyMedian Earning after Graduation
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse$94,700
Education$81,600

Popular Programs with Most Completers

The following table lists the popular programs at George Mason University based on number of completers for each offered programs in 2022-2023.
Bachelor'sPost-graduateMaster'sDoctorate

Major Programs by Offered Degree

The follwing tabs shows all major programs offered at GMU by awared level. You can check online avaiability, number of completers, and average earning after graduation for each major by expanding the major program.
Bachelor'sMaster'sDoctorate (Research)Doctorate (Practice)Post-Bachelor's
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Natural Resources and Conservation 44 completers$27,800
Environmental Science44-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies (1 completers) 2 completers-
Russian Studies2-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Communication and Journalism 153 completers-
Speech Communication and Rhetoric153-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Communications Technologies (1 completers) 53 completers-
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects53-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Computer and Information Sciences (1 completers) 776 completers$64,300
Computer and Information Sciences356$64,300
Information Technology398-
Computer Science22$69,400
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education 65 completers-
Special Education and Teaching3-
Elementary Education and Teaching14-
Early Childhood Education and Teaching7-
Health Teacher Education30-
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching11-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Engineering 329 completers-
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering42-
Civil Engineering93$60,500
Computer Engineering32-
Electrical and Electronics Engineering62$63,100
Mechanical Engineering75-
Systems Engineering25$68,400
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics 19 completers$33,700
Foreign Languages and Literatures19$33,700
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Work and Family Studies (1 completers) 32 completers-
Human Development and Family Studies32-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
English Language and Literature 125 completers$33,200
English Language and Literature104$33,200
Creative Writing21-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities 321 completers$34,900
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies93$34,900
General Studies64-
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (other)164-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Biological and Biomedical Sciences 357 completers$33,800
Biology/Biological Sciences287$33,800
Neuroscience70$33,500
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Mathematics and Statistics 64 completers$45,300
Mathematics53$45,300
Statistics11-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (2 completers) 132 completers-
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution41$41,100
Mathematics and Computer Science44-
Sustainability Studies47-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies (1 completers) 96 completers-
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management1-
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management9-
Kinesiology and Exercise Science86-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Philosophy and Religious Studies 12 completers-
Philosophy7-
Religion/Religious Studies5-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Physical Sciences 82 completers-
Astronomy3-
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology7-
Chemistry39$25,300
Geology/Earth Science11-
Physics22-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Psychology (1 completers) 392 completers$31,200
Psychology392$31,200
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting 478 completers$38,700
Criminal Justice/Police Science327-
Critical Infrastructure Protection122-
Forensic Science and Technology29-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Human Services 99 completers-
Public Administration34$43,500
Social Work65$31,300
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Social Sciences (3 completers) 507 completers-
Anthropology22-
Economics77$49,600
Geography21$32,500
International Relations and Affairs163$34,400
Political Science and Government (other)203-
Sociology21$35,600
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Visual and Performing Arts 253 completers$31,100
Visual and Performing Arts112$31,100
Dance20-
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts33-
Cinematography and Film/Video Production41-
Art History, Criticism and Conservation5-
Music Performance42-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences (2 completers) 516 completers-
Athletic Training/Trainer0-
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist12-
Community Health and Preventive Medicine174-
Rehabilitation Science10-
Medical Informatics2-
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse222$64,300
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences (other)96$38,600
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Business (2 completers) 1,236 completers-
Business/Commerce245-
Business Administration and Management164$44,900
Accounting181$56,800
Finance116$56,300
Tourism and Travel Services Management46-
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods (other)368-
Marketing/Marketing Management116$44,600
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
History 74 completers-
History74$31,700
Total6,217
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Natural Resources and Conservation 9 completers$52,800
Environmental Science9-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies 3 completers-
Near and Middle Eastern Studies3-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Communication and Journalism 18 completers-
Speech Communication and Rhetoric18-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Communications Technologies 1 completers-
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects1-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Computer and Information Sciences (3 completers) 300 completers$90,500
Computer and Information Sciences64$90,500
Information Technology44-
Information Science/Studies13-
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration153-
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications13-
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance13-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education (3 completers) 735 completers-
Curriculum and Instruction290$53,400
Educational Leadership and Administration101$64,300
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration18-
Educational/Instructional Technology12-
Special Education and Teaching267$56,500
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services35$47,400
Art Teacher Education11-
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching1-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Engineering (1 completers) 125 completers-
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering7-
Civil Engineering26-
Computer Engineering12$96,700
Computer Software Engineering26-
Electrical and Electronics Engineering21-
Systems Engineering21-
Construction Engineering1-
Industrial Engineering11-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics 3 completers-
Foreign Languages and Literatures3-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Legal Studies (4 completers) 56 completers-
Programs for Foreign Lawyers38-
Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law3-
Intellectual Property Law3-
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies (other)2-
Legal Professions and Studies (other)10-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
English Language and Literature 49 completers$55,100
Creative Writing26-
English Literature (British and Commonwealth23-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Biological and Biomedical Sciences (2 completers) 67 completers-
Biology/Biological Sciences39-
Microbiological Sciences and Immunology (other)12-
Biometry/Biometrics12-
Biostatistics3-
Bioinformatics1-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Mathematics and Statistics 14 completers-
Mathematics5-
Statistics9-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies 109 completers-
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution35$49,000
Mathematics and Computer Science7-
International/Global Studies37-
Dispute Resolution0$66,900
Data Analytics, General20-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)10$55,400
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies 29 completers-
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management22-
Kinesiology and Exercise Science7-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Philosophy and Religious Studies 3 completers-
Philosophy3-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Physical Sciences 25 completers-
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology1-
Chemistry8-
Geology/Earth Science4-
Physics12-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Psychology (1 completers) 138 completers$68,800
Psychology59$68,800
Industrial and Organizational Psychology58-
Educational Psychology21-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting 103 completers$54,200
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration1-
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies25-
Critical Infrastructure Protection2-
Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism31-
Forensic Science and Technology44-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Human Services (2 completers) 260 completers-
Public Administration93$62,100
Public Policy Analysis84$64,900
Health Policy Analysis0-
Social Work76$47,400
Public Administration and Social Service Professions (other)7-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Social Sciences (1 completers) 172 completers-
Anthropology13-
Economics51-
Geography4$68,300
Geographic Information Science and Cartography4-
International Relations and Affairs23$60,500
International Relations and National Security Studies (other)64-
Political Science and Government5$50,100
Sociology8-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Visual and Performing Arts 66 completers-
Visual and Performing Arts6-
Graphic Design3-
Art History, Criticism and Conservation7-
Music21-
Fine and Studio Arts Management29-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences (2 completers) 257 completers-
Health/Health Care Administration/Management82$64,700
Athletic Training/Trainer6-
Public Health66$53,600
International Public Health/International Health0-
Medical Informatics37-
Clinical Nutrition/Nutritionist14-
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse52$91,900
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Business (3 completers) 266 completers-
Business/Commerce27-
Business Administration and Management125$103,100
Project Management16-
Accounting72-
Organizational Behavior Studies14-
Real Estate12-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
History 27 completers-
History27$40,700
Total2,835
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Natural Resources and Conservation 6 completers-
Environmental Science6-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Communication and Journalism 8 completers-
Health Communication8-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Computer and Information Sciences 17 completers-
Computer and Information Sciences11-
Information Technology6-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education 34 completers$81,600
Education32$81,600
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Oth (other)1-
Music Teacher Education1-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Engineering 27 completers-
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering3-
Civil Engineering8-
Electrical and Electronics Engineering12-
Systems Engineering4-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics 3 completers-
Linguistics3-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
English Language and Literature 7 completers-
Rhetoric and Composition7-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities 1 completers-
Humanities/Humanistic Studies1-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Biological and Biomedical Sciences 23 completers-
Biochemistry3-
Microbiological Sciences and Immunology (other)2-
Biometry/Biometrics12-
Neuroscience2-
Neurobiology and Anatomy4-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Mathematics and Statistics 9 completers-
Mathematics6-
Mathematical Statistics and Probability3-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies 20 completers-
Biological and Physical Sciences9-
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution5-
Mathematics and Computer Science4-
Science, Technology and Society2-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Physical Sciences 20 completers-
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology1-
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences (other)13-
Physics6-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Psychology 12 completers-
Psychology12-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting 7 completers-
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration7-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Human Services 7 completers-
Public Policy Analysis7-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Social Sciences 39 completers-
Economics27-
Political Science and Government8-
Sociology4-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Visual and Performing Arts 7 completers-
Music (other)7-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 23 completers-
Public Health (other)3-
Nursing Science1-
Nursing Practice19-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
History 6 completers-
History6-
Total276
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Legal Studies 148 completers-
Law148-
Total148
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies 3 completers-
Women's Studies3-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Communication and Journalism 2 completers-
Technical and Scientific Communication2-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Computer and Information Sciences 9 completers-
Computer and Information Sciences0-
Information Technology2-
Information Science/Studies3-
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration0-
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications0-
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance4-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education (5 completers) 245 completers-
Curriculum and Instruction28-
Educational Leadership and Administration22-
Administration of Special Education0-
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration3-
International School Administration/Leadership0-
Educational/Instructional Technology28-
Educational Statistics and Research Methods1-
Educational Assessment, Testing, and Measurement2-
Special Education and Teaching80-
Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented1-
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Vision Impairments Including Blindness2-
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Autism26-
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs6-
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services6-
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching0-
Secondary Education and Teaching1-
Early Childhood Education and Teaching13-
International Teaching and Learning0-
Foreign Language Teacher Education2-
Music Teacher Education2-
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching2-
Reading Teacher Education19-
Drama and Dance Teacher Education1-
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Engineering (2 completers) 16 completers-
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering2-
Computer Software Engineering8-
Telecommunications Engineering3-
Systems Engineering2-
Operations Research1-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics (1 completers) 7 completers-
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services (other)7-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Work and Family Studies (1 completers) 2 completers-
Developmental Services Worker2-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
English Language and Literature 4 completers-
Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing4-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Biological and Biomedical Sciences (1 completers) 74 completers-
Biology/Biological Sciences8-
Biomedical Sciences58-
Microbiological Sciences and Immunology (other)5-
Bioinformatics3-
Conservation Biology0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Mathematics and Statistics 2 completers-
Applied Mathematics (other)1-
Statistics1-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies 98 completers-
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution6-
Mathematics and Computer Science0-
Gerontology1-
Science, Technology and Society3-
Holocaust and Related Studies5-
Cognitive Science0-
Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis2-
Dispute Resolution1-
Computational Science1-
Sustainability Studies0-
Data Analytics, General17-
Business Analytics61-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)1-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies (1 completers) 3 completers-
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management3-
Physical Fitness Technician0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Psychology (1 completers) 135 completers-
School Psychology13-
Applied Psychology2-
Applied Behavior Analysis120-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting (1 completers) 12 completers-
Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management3-
Terrorism and Counterterrorism Operations3-
Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism4-
Forensic Science and Technology2-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Human Services 7 completers-
Public Administration3-
Education Policy Analysis1-
Health Policy Analysis0-
Public Administration and Social Service Professions (other)3-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Social Sciences (1 completers) 13 completers-
Geography10-
Geographic Information Science and Cartography3-
National Security Policy Studies0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Visual and Performing Arts 2 completers-
Art/Art Studies2-
Visual and Performing Arts (other)0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences (1 completers) 25 completers-
Public Health12-
Medical Informatics2-
Clinical Nutrition/Nutritionist1-
Nursing Education0-
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing10-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Business 94 completers-
Business Administration and Management19-
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management5-
Project Management15-
Accounting0-
Auditing21-
Accounting and Finance10-
Accounting and Related Services (other)16-
International Business/Trade/Commerce1-
Management Information Systems7-
Actuarial Science0-
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
History 6 completers-
History (other)6-
Total759