All George Mason University majors by area
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 13
- Science & Math · 12
- Humanities & Languages · 9
- Business & Finance · 8
- Health & Medicine · 8
- Arts & Design · 7
- Engineering · 6
- Education · 3
- Technology & Computing · 3
- Communications & Media · 2
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physics | — | $96,138 | — |
| Chemistry | $50,304 | $77,681 | $24,250 |
| Mathematics | $54,711 | $77,519 | $24,000 |
| Neuroscience | $27,859 | $68,546 | $23,750 |
| Biology | $34,719 | $64,301 | $21,625 |
| Sustainability Studies | $39,329 | $61,216 | $25,000 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | $43,038 | $60,874 | $23,021 |
| Geology / Earth Science | — | $53,441 | — |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | — | — | — |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | — | — | — |
| Physical Sciences, Other | — | — | — |
| Statistics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | $40,929 | $72,271 | $25,000 |
| Writing | $40,114 | $62,383 | $23,250 |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $41,398 | $61,100 | $24,500 |
| Linguistics | $40,105 | $58,931 | $21,850 |
| English | $33,173 | $56,071 | $22,502 |
| History | $25,992 | $51,168 | $24,625 |
| Area Studies | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Management Science / Analytics | $68,049 | $97,049 | $18,500 |
| Accounting | $67,291 | $91,132 | $21,500 |
| Finance | $62,989 | $88,080 | $21,500 |
| Economics | $53,024 | $87,548 | $21,500 |
| Business Administration | $55,147 | $85,224 | $23,471 |
| Marketing | $49,223 | $69,210 | $21,233 |
| Hospitality Management | $45,151 | $62,727 | $24,722 |
| Business | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $78,365 | $89,878 | $22,750 |
| Public Health | $37,025 | $65,358 | $22,000 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | $45,624 | $64,046 | $25,000 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $34,890 | $63,672 | $25,033 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | — | $59,024 | $28,092 |
| Medical Illustration and Informatics | — | — | — |
| Medical Laboratory Science | — | — | — |
| Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visual and Performing Arts | $31,941 | $54,703 | $25,620 |
| Film and Photography | $23,989 | $50,086 | $25,000 |
| Music | $34,611 | $46,765 | $24,048 |
| Theatre | $22,984 | $45,656 | $27,000 |
| Dance | $12,409 | $36,901 | $25,975 |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | — | — | — |
| Studio Art | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | $87,466 | $117,942 | $26,697 |
| Systems Engineering | $84,942 | $114,815 | $21,000 |
| Electrical Engineering | $82,175 | $103,074 | $26,725 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $73,570 | $96,467 | $25,000 |
| Civil Engineering | $75,822 | $93,856 | $23,812 |
| Biomedical Engineering | $63,981 | $93,533 | $23,625 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $45,108 | $59,979 | $24,250 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | — | — | — |
| Special Education | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $78,800 | $110,754 | $23,250 |
| Computer Science | $84,632 | — | — |
| Mathematics and Computer Science | $53,179 | — | $27,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic Communications | $29,192 | $47,440 | $23,000 |
| Communications | — | — | — |
College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.
From major to career
Computer and Information Sciences → Software developer
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.2% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Criminal Justice → Police officer
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 3.5% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: high school diploma or equivalent.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former George Mason University students earn a median $76,343 ten years after starting college, more than 86% of Virginia colleges we cover. 68% graduate within six years.
George Mason University majors questions
How many majors does George Mason University offer?
George Mason University offers 71 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Social Sciences & Public Service and Science & Math.
What is the highest-paying major at George Mason University?
Homeland Security graduates from George Mason University earn a median $143,972 four years after graduating, the highest of the 51 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $21,741.
Which George Mason University majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Dance graduates earn the least: a median $36,901 four years after graduating.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to George Mason University overview