Accounting at George Mason University
If you are interested in studying Accounting, you may want to check out the program at George Mason University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
George Mason University sits in Fairfax, VA.
During the most recent reporting year, 170 accounting graduations were recorded at George Mason University.
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Online Class Availability at George Mason University
Online coursework is an option at George Mason University. Of 39,766 students, 7,435 (19%) studied exclusively online and 20,269 (51%) took at least some classes online.
Accounting Rankings at George Mason University
These rankings give you a sense of how George Mason University’s Accounting program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #6 of 21 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #7 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #11 of 265 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #47 of 1,145 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #180 of 265 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #668 of 1,141 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #6 of 21 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #7 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #11 of 265 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #47 of 1,145 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #180 of 265 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #668 of 1,141 |
Earnings for Accounting Graduates from George Mason University
Those who finish George Mason University’s Accounting program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $67,214 |
| 2 years | $64,368 |
| 3 years | $78,688 |
| 4 years | $82,285 |
| 5 years | $101,784 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Accounting graduates from George Mason University take home a median $82,285, compared with $79,668 for all George Mason University graduates — about 3% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Accounting graduates from George Mason University comes in at $21,500.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Accounting graduates at George Mason University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Accounting graduates at George Mason University are 49% women (84) and 51% men (86).
Accounting Bachelor’s Program at George Mason University
Of the 43 bachelor’s accounting degrees awarded at George Mason University, 51% were women (22) and 49% were men (21).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Accounting bachelor’s degree recipients at George Mason University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 10 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 8 |
| Black / African American | 6 |
| Asian | 11 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 6 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 60% of Accounting bachelor’s degree recipients at George Mason University, higher than the national average of 35%.*
Accounting Master’s Program at George Mason University
Among the 76 master’s accounting degrees awarded at George Mason University, 43% were women (33) and 57% were men (43).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Accounting master’s degree recipients at George Mason University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 25 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 12 |
| Black / African American | 11 |
| Asian | 22 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 61% of Accounting master’s degree recipients at George Mason University, above the national average of 35%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Accounting Concentrations at George Mason University
The Accounting program at George Mason University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Accounting | 123 |
| Auditing | 28 |
| Accounting & Finance | 11 |
| Other Accounting | 8 |
Top-Paying Careers for Accounting Graduates
Students who finish Accounting program at George Mason University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Accounting majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Treasurers and Controllers | $162,461 |
| Investment Fund Managers | $157,819 |
| Financial Risk Specialists | $127,364 |
| Appraisers of Personal and Business Property | $118,242 |
| Financial Examiners | $117,139 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $82,666 |
| Budget Analysts | $80,859 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $79,222 |
| Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents | $77,212 |
| Financial Managers | $75,665 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.