George Mason
George Mason Majors
George Mason awards bachelor's degrees in 67 fields, about 6,098 a year. The largest are Computer and Information Sciences, Business/Commerce, Psychology.
| Major | Degrees a year | Earnings, 1 year out | Earnings, 4 years out | Median federal debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | 761 | $78,800 | $110,754 | $23,250 |
| Business/Commerce | 645 | |||
| Psychology | 383 | $36,326 | $62,563 | $21,000 |
| Criminal Justice | 362 | $43,612 | $69,511 | $20,761 |
| Liberal Arts | 292 | $41,398 | $61,100 | $24,500 |
| Biology | 285 | $34,719 | $64,301 | $21,625 |
| Nursing | 206 | $78,365 | $89,878 | $22,750 |
| Political Science | 180 | $45,846 | $74,125 | $22,000 |
| Public Health | 178 | $37,025 | $65,358 | $22,000 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 140 | $31,941 | $54,703 | $25,620 |
| Communications | 139 | |||
| Homeland Security | 139 | $90,956 | $143,972 | $21,741 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | 137 | $68,049 | $97,049 | $18,500 |
| International Relations | 120 | $44,644 | $69,399 | $23,000 |
| Accounting | 106 | $67,291 | $91,132 | $21,500 |
| Business Administration | 103 | $55,147 | $85,224 | $23,471 |
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science | 91 | $34,890 | $63,672 | $25,033 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 89 | $73,570 | $96,467 | $25,000 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences | 88 | $45,624 | $64,046 | $25,000 |
| Graphic Communications | 80 | $29,192 | $47,440 | $23,000 |
| Civil Engineering | 80 | $75,822 | $93,856 | $23,812 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | 80 | $27,859 | $68,546 | $23,750 |
| Economics | 78 | $53,024 | $87,548 | $21,500 |
| English Language and Literature | 75 | $33,173 | $56,071 | $22,502 |
| History | 74 | $25,992 | $51,168 | $24,625 |
| Social Work | 68 | $38,559 | $55,715 | $24,188 |
| Music | 63 | $34,611 | $46,765 | $24,048 |
| Finance | 60 | $62,989 | $88,080 | $21,500 |
| Marketing | 58 | $49,223 | $69,210 | $21,233 |
| Teacher Education | 56 | |||
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | 53 | $40,929 | $72,271 | $25,000 |
| Mathematics and Computer Science | 48 | $53,179 | $27,000 | |
| Electrical Engineering | 44 | $82,175 | $103,074 | $26,725 |
| Subject-Area Teacher Education | 41 | $45,108 | $59,979 | $24,250 |
| Environmental Science and Conservation | 39 | $43,038 | $60,874 | $23,021 |
| Mathematics | 37 | $54,711 | $77,519 | $24,000 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | 36 | $63,981 | $93,533 | $23,625 |
| Security Science and Technology | 36 | $42,100 | $63,182 | $25,747 |
| Film and Photography | 36 | $23,989 | $50,086 | $25,000 |
| Sociology | 35 | $38,916 | $64,603 | $20,514 |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | 34 | $40,105 | $58,931 | $21,850 |
| Theater | 34 | $22,984 | $45,656 | $27,000 |
| Hospitality Management | 34 | $45,151 | $62,727 | $24,722 |
| Computer Engineering | 33 | $87,466 | $117,942 | $26,697 |
| Public Administration | 29 | $56,674 | $67,973 | $20,106 |
| Writing | 26 | $40,114 | $62,383 | $23,250 |
| Chemistry | 26 | $50,304 | $77,681 | $24,250 |
| Computer Science | 25 | $84,632 | ||
| Sustainability Studies | 25 | $39,329 | $61,216 | $25,000 |
| Anthropology | 22 | $37,081 | $23,937 | |
| Geography and Cartography | 20 | $49,568 | $74,692 | $22,000 |
| Statistics | 19 | |||
| Geology and Earth Science | 17 | $53,441 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching | 15 | |||
| Systems Engineering | 15 | $84,942 | $114,815 | $21,000 |
| Human Development and Family Studies | 15 | $45,140 | $61,565 | $24,300 |
| Philosophy | 15 | |||
| Dance | 15 | $12,409 | $36,901 | $25,975 |
| Physics | 13 | $96,138 | ||
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 9 | |||
| Studio Art | 8 | |||
| Medical Illustration and Informatics | 8 | |||
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management | 7 | |||
| Area Studies | 4 | |||
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | 4 | |||
| Religion/Religious Studies | 3 | |||
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | 2 |
A blank cell means the figure is withheld, usually because the program is small.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most popular majors at George Mason?
By bachelor's degrees awarded in a year: Computer and Information Sciences (761), Business/Commerce (645), Psychology (383), Criminal Justice (362), Liberal Arts (292).
Which George Mason majors earn the most?
Four years after graduation, the highest median earnings are in Homeland Security ($143,972), Computer Engineering ($117,942), Systems Engineering ($114,815), Computer and Information Sciences ($110,754), Electrical Engineering ($103,074). Earnings are reported for 50 of George Mason's 67 programs.
How many majors does George Mason have?
George Mason awarded bachelor's degrees in 67 federal program categories in the most recent year reported. A college's own list of majors can be longer or shorter, because several named majors often fall under one federal category.
Source: College Scorecard, Most Recent Data by Field of Study (U.S. Department of Education), 2026-06-10 release. Programs are federal categories, which do not always match the names George Mason uses. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal financial aid, four years after a bachelor's degree, and are withheld for small programs.
