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GMU is in the top 10% of the country for computer & information sciences. More specifically it was ranked #46 out of 830 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Virginia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, George Mason University handed out 729 bachelor's degrees in computer & information sciences. This is an increase of 11% over the previous year when 657 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 400 students received their master’s degree in computer & information sciences from GMU. This makes it the #28 most popular school for computer & information sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 19 students received their doctoral degrees in computer & information sciences in 2021, making the school the #40 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the computer & information sciences majors at George Mason University.
The computer & information sciences program at GMU awarded 729 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 77% of these degrees went to men with the other 23% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Mason University with a bachelor's in computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 274 |
| Black or African American | 64 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 71 |
| White | 227 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 39 |
| Other Races | 54 |
Of the 400 students who earned a master's degree in Computer & Information Sciences from GMU in 2020-2021, 64% were men and 37% 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 computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 48 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 85 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 227 |
| Other Races | 16 |
Computer & Information Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Information Systems | 876 |
| Computer Software & Applications | 232 |
| Computer Science | 23 |
| Computer Systems Networking | 13 |
| Information Technology | 10 |
| Information Science | 8 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communications Technologies & Support | 97 |
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