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Bachelor's+5% vs national median348 grads tracked

Computer Engineering at George Mason University

Ranked 20th of 96 bachelor's programs in Computer Engineering by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$82,366
middle 50%: $65,986 – $97,944
Median · 5 years out
$114,999
middle 50%: $94,851 – $138,899
Median · 10 years out
$140,058
middle 50%: $110,845 – $183,024

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Computer Engineering (bachelor's) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Graduates of George Mason University's bachelor's program in Computer Engineering earn a median $82,366 one year after graduating, rising to $140,058 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 5% above the national median of $109,162 for this field, ranking 20th of 96 reporting programs.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.

Will the degree pay for itself?

Drag the sliders — payback uses this program's actual salary curve.

Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).

Paid off in
3.7 yrs
≈ $3,955 total interest

Same major at other universities

University of Wisconsin - Madison
$116,368 · 5 yrs out
Binghamton University
$116,180 · 5 yrs out
Colorado State University
$115,842 · 5 yrs out
University of Oklahoma
$115,585 · 5 yrs out
Portland State University
$115,474 · 5 yrs out
University of Hartford
$115,056 · 5 yrs out
Pennsylvania State University (The)
$114,727 · 5 yrs out
University of Hawaii at Manoa
$113,420 · 5 yrs out
University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth
$113,420 · 5 yrs out
University of Colorado Boulder
$112,642 · 5 yrs out
University of Texas at Dallas
$112,543 · 5 yrs out
Arizona State University
$111,275 · 5 yrs out

Other majors at George Mason University

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Doctorate)
$183,592 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Doctorate)
$158,478 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$148,304 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Master's)
$137,848 · 5 yrs out
Engineering (Master's)
$137,668 · 5 yrs out
Legal Professions and Studies (Doctorate)
$134,767 · 5 yrs out
Law (Doctorate)
$134,767 · 5 yrs out
Public Administration and Social Service Professions (Doctorate)
$130,148 · 5 yrs out
Biological and Biomedical Sciences (Doctorate)
$127,509 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$126,951 · 5 yrs out
Natural Resources and Conservation (Doctorate)
$122,445 · 5 yrs out
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs (Master's)
$121,298 · 5 yrs out

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