1957
Fairfax, VA

School Details

With the wide range of academic options at George Mason University, you can create your own path to success. Faculty and courses serve to expand your knowledge, nurture your talents, and prepare you for limitless opportunities. Mason encourages students to use their college experience to explore new possibilities and discover their passion while gaining a high-quality education with real-world experience.

George Mason offers more than 200 undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral degrees with a variety of additional concentrations. Through Mason Online, students in diverse locations and with various scheduling needs can take advantage of the same academically rigorous courses that are offered on campus. Online students are an integral part of the Mason community, with opportunities to participate in leadership experiences, organizations, events, and programs extended to distance learning students.

Some courses offer a hybrid format, with a combination of online and face-to-face meetings, while other courses are fully online. Synchronous courses require students to participate virtually in class sessions during regular, set times. Asynchronous courses, on the other hand, allow students to access course materials at any time, moving through the curriculum at their own pace.

Accreditation & Licensing

George Mason University is accredited by:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

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Geographic and Educational Overview

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George Mason University is located in Virginia

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Richmond
8,631,393
42,775 sq mi
15
38
23
$13,200.00

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Top Career Pathways in Virginia:

Cybersecurity
  • Entry Level: Security Analyst ($80,000)
  • Mid Level: Security Engineer ($120,000)
  • Senior Level: Security Director ($175,000+)
  • Required Education: BS Cybersecurity
  • Certifications: Security+, CISSP
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Online Programs offered by George Mason University

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Business

Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics
Human Resource Management Certificate
Leadership Coaching for Organizational Well-Being Certificate
Leading Thriving Organizations Certificate
Master of Arts in Economics
Master of Business Administration
Master of Business Administration / Business Analytics
Masterful Coaching Course: MCC Coaching Education Certificate
Project Management Certificate
The Business of Coaching Certificate

Computer Science & IT

Master of Science in Applied Information Technology / Data Analytics & Intelligence Methods
Master of Science in Applied Information Technology / Machine Learning Engineering
Master of Science in Computer Science
Network IT Certificate

Criminal Justice, Safety & Law

Paralegal Certificate (Live)
Paralegal Certificate (Self-Guided)
Paralegal FLEX (Self-Study)

Education

Graduate Certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorders
Graduate Certificate in Learning Technologies / e-Learning
Master of Education in Special Education
Master of Education in Special Education / Autism Spectrum Disorders
Master of Science in Learning Design & Technology
Master of Science in Learning Design & Technology with Learning Technologies Certificate / E-Learning

Engineering

Graduate Certificate in Data Analytics Engineering
Master of Science in Data Analytics Engineering

Healthcare

Graduate Certificate in Health Informatics & Data Analytics
Master of Health Administration in Health Systems Management
Master of Health Administration in Health Systems Management / Executive Concentration
Master of Health Administration in Health Systems Management / Health Care Quality
Master of Public Health / Public Health Practice
Master of Science in Health Informatics / Health Data Analytics
Master of Science in Health Informatics / Health Informatics Management

Nursing

Master of Science in Nursing / Family Nurse Practitioner

Psychology & Human Services

Master of Professional Studies in Applied Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Master of Social Work / Adults & Healthy Aging
Master of Social Work / Children, Youth & Families

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