by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. See how George Mason compares to other colleges that offer electrical engineering.
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George Mason holds a strong position among schools offering electrical engineering. Specifically, it ranked #80 out of 310 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Virginia.
During the most recent reporting year, George Mason University awarded 58 bachelor’s degrees in electrical engineering.
Electrical Engineering students who finish a bachelor’s at George Mason go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $91,169 a year. This is higher than $79,668, the median for all majors at George Mason.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at George Mason, electrical engineering students borrow a median amount of $26,725 in student loans. This is higher than $23,529, the typical median for all majors at George Mason.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,510 | $34,860 |
| Fees | $3,828 | $3,828 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 79% of electrical engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 21% went to women.
The largest share of electrical engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at George Mason were White. Approximately 43% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Mason University with a bachelor’s in electrical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Among recent graduates, 89% of electrical engineering master’s degrees went to men and 11% went to women.
The largest share of electrical engineering master’s degree graduates at George Mason were White. Roughly 42% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Mason University with a master’s in electrical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Every one of the 12 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in electrical engineering from George Mason were men.
The largest share of electrical engineering doctoral degree graduates at George Mason were White. About 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Mason University with a doctoral in electrical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the electrical engineering majors at George Mason University.
The electrical engineering program at George Mason breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 89 |
| Telecommunications Engineering | 4 |
George Mason awarded 89 completions in electrical and electronics engineering in the most recent reporting year — 16% to women and 84% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (44%).
George Mason granted 4 degrees in telecommunications engineering in the most recent reporting year — 25% to women and 75% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (75%). Some of these were earned through distance education.