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George Mason University: Your best data-driven decision

George Mason University is a top-ranked public university in the heart of the Northern Virginia tech corridor and just 45 minutes from Washington, DC.

Mason prepares students to succeed in any field with training in in-demand skills, including in business analytics, engineering, cybersecurity, international relations and other areas that thrive here. We’re ranked in the top 20 for most innovative schools in the nation, as well as for ethnic diversity (U.S. News & World Report 2023).

Why choose George Mason University?

Washington, DC is an ideal place to pursue a career in public policy or international relations with numerous nonprofit organizations, 177+ foreign embassies and international cultural centers.

Washington, DC is the 3rd tech talent market in the US (CBRE 2022) and the No. 12 best metro area for STEM professional opportunities (WalletHub 2021). As of June 2022, tech workers in the Washington metro area make 97% of what those in San Francisco earn (Carta).

DC and Northern Virginia are the center of a thriving business market. Northern Virginia is home to 15,600 tech firms and 11 Fortune 500 companies, with job openings in fields such as data science, the No. 6 Best Technology Job according to U.S. News & World Report. Mason’s undergraduate business programs are also ranked No. 86 in the US by the U.S. News & World Report.

Mason is creating a pipeline for talent into our local community, where technology leaders like Amazon, Google and Microsoft have established headquarters with plans to bring thousands of new jobs to the area. We’ve expanded our computer science programs by increasing enrollment and invested $250 million on a new School of Computing at Mason Square, and a digital innovation hub.

We have career fairs with 700+ employers and provide OPT (Optional Practice Training) workshops and strong professional networks to connect you with alumni in your industry. 88% of Mason graduates report a positive career outcome within six months of graduation.

Engineering at Mason has earned a reputation for advancing information security in the US. We are ranked the No. 94 best undergraduate engineering program and have four graduate engineering programs ranked in the top 100. Similarly, we have the expertise to discover and develop cybersecurity talent with the No. 19 best program in the US (U.S. News & World Report 2023).

George Mason University: Your best data-driven decision

Why choose George Mason University?

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