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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for computer & information sciences majors, GMU came in at #39. 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 779 bachelor's degrees in computer & information sciences. This is an increase of 7% over the previous year when 729 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 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 2022, making the school the #40 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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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For the most recent academic year available, 76% of computer & information sciences bachelor's degrees went to men and 24% went 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 | 336 |
| Black or African American | 55 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 81 |
| White | 208 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 38 |
| Other Races | 61 |
If you’re interested in online learning, you’re in luck. GMU does offer online classes in its computer & information sciences bachelor’s degree program. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the GMU Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 300 students graduated with a master's degree in computer & information sciences from GMU. About 66% were men and 34% 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 | 51 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 65 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 136 |
| Other Races | 17 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the computer & information sciences majors at George Mason University.
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 | 885 |
| Computer Software & Applications | 153 |
| Computer Science | 22 |
| Information Technology | 17 |
| Information Science | 16 |
| Computer Systems Networking | 13 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communications Technologies & Support | 54 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.