George Mason University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

George Mason University at a glance

• 27,752

  students enrolled

• 10,636

  degrees and certificates a year

• 68%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $17,915

  average net price a year

  Tuition $10,095 in state, $34,259 out of state

• $60,536

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $76,343

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  86% working

Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.

The job market around George Mason University

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Fairfax County, where the college is.

• 4,331

  open professional jobs

• 305

  entry level

  16 say no experience is needed

• 13%

  ask for AI skills

  544 jobs

• 3.3%

  unemployment in Fairfax County

  2026-08 · down 0.1 points from a year earlier

• $150,113

  median household income

  Fairfax County

• 62%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.5% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, computer & information sciences, education, which lead to finance (263 open), sales (321 open), operations (299 open), marketing (103 open), human resources (105 open), strategy (43 open).

Hiring most: Amazon (283), Capital One (191), CACI International (152), The MITRE (143), Peraton (129), ICF International (114), Steampunk (95), Caci International (76).

What they hire for: Engineering (1,563), Data & Analytics (528), Sales (321), Operations (299), Security (292), Finance (263). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Virginia Career Works Northern Region.

• Virginia Career Works Cherokee Avenue CenterAlexandria · 571-319-1403 · Monday - Tuesday - Thursday: 9:00am - 4:00pm Wednesday - 9:30am - 4:00pm Friday - 9:00am - 2:00pm
• Virginia Career Works Fairfax Alexandria CenterAlexandria · 703-533-5400 · M-Th 8:00-4:30 and F 10:00-4:30
• Virginia Career Works Fairfax Annandale CenterAnnandale · 703-533-5400 · Monday - Thursday, 8:00am - 4:30pm and Friday, 10:00am - 4:30pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is George Mason University?

George Mason University enrolls about 27,752 students and is a public 4-year institution in Fairfax, Virginia. It awards about 10,636 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at George Mason University?

68% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do George Mason University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $60,536 six years after entry and $76,343 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does George Mason University offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. George Mason University awarded degrees or certificates in data analytics and business analytics (certificate) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near George Mason University?

4,331 open professional jobs are listed in Fairfax County, 305 of them entry level and 16 saying no experience is needed. Amazon has the most openings.