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Computational and Data Sciences, BS

Bachelor of Science
George Mason University

The aim of this degree is to provide students with technical skills and knowledge for rigorously investigating physical and social phenomena. The BS is a transformative approach that integrates science at George Mason University based on the combination of real-world computer science skills, data acquisition and analysis, scientific modeling, applied mathematics, and simulation. As an interdisciplinary STEM-designated program, this degree addresses the current central role of computation in the areas of "big data," modeling, and simulation. Graduates of the program will possess the computational, scientific, and mathematical skills necessary for participating effectively as members of the scientific simulation and data analysis groups that are of increasing importance in the federal and public sectors, and in high technology firms. Additionally, graduates of the program will be well prepared to pursue graduate studies.


Program Overview & Guidance
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Delivery Mode
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Program Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Considerations for Selecting Degree
Program Requirement Notes
Program Requirement Notes

https://catalog.gmu.edu/colleges-schools/science/computational-data-sciences/computational-data-sciences-bs/#requirementstext

Considerations When Selecting Courses

  • Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered, complete your first math and English courses in your first year
  • Connect with an advisor at your community college and George Mason University within your first year
Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses
Doing More With Your Degree
Program Successes & Highlights
Program Credit Requirements
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Credit and Course Requirements for the Program are expected in a future release. Please look above to see if a Transfer Guide is available for this program. If you are a current Virginia Community College student or are planning to start at a Virginia Community College before transferring to this institution and program, please follow the Transfer Guide to plan your courses at the community college.

If you wish to see how your credits may apply, you can:
  • Contact the institution where a staff member can help you map your credits to the requirements for this program.
  • View the program requirements listed in the institution's catalog.
If you are interested in the cost of attending this institution, please visit the institution's cost page to review costs
Applicable Admissions Agreements
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The table below lists admissions agreements between George Mason University and partner institutions that may guarantee admission to this program if you meet the required criteria. Click on the title name of the agreement to view a summary of those criteria.

Institution Name Type Title
Richard Bland College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement
Blue Ridge Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement
Central Virginia Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement
Danville Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement
Mountain Gateway Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement
Eastern Shore Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement
Germanna Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement
Brightpoint Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement
Laurel Ridge Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement
Mountain Empire Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement
New River Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement
Northern Virginia Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement
Paul D. Camp Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement
Patrick & Henry Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement
Piedmont Virginia Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement
Rappahannock Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement
Southside Virginia Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement
Southwest Virginia Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement
Tidewater Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement
Virginia Peninsula Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement
Virginia Highlands Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement
Virginia Western Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement
Wytheville Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement

You can view the full text of these Agreements in the Resource Center

What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?
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Transfer Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Associate Transfer Degree Completion Transfer associate degree completion is recommended. RBC and VCCS students completing A.A., A.A.& S., A.F.A, or A.S. degrees receive a lower-level Mason Core waiver.

Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School Students who earn an associate degree through high school dual enrollment should still apply as freshmen and are not eligible for GAA. College coursework will be evaluated for transferable course credit.
Credit for Prior Learning https://www2.gmu.edu/admissions-aid/apply-now/how-apply/transfer/transfer-credit-policy
Did You Know That...
  • Completing your Associate transfer degree post-high school satisfies all lower division general education requirements and increases the chance of completing your bachelor's degree?
  • Exceeding 3 years or 90 credits at your community college means you may have exhausted your financial aid at that college and have limited your future financial aid at: George Mason University
College Level Information
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Transfer Admission Application
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Transfer Student Aid
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College Fit Guidance What You Need to Know
Is This College Right For Me? George Mason University welcomes 4,500 new transfers each year.
  • Our students enroll from all over the Commonwealth, all 50 states, and more than 130 countries.
  • Transfer students are encouraged, but not required to join our residential campus community of 6,300 students.
  • Mason transfers thrive in any number of the 400+ academic, cultural, or social student organizations.
Transfer Student Catalog Year Determined by first semester of enrollment
First Year Student Catalog Year Determined by first semester of enrollment
Applying for Guaranteed Admissions https://go.gmu.edu/GAA
Where Can This Degree Transfer
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This section displays degrees most closely related to this program and to which you may be able to transfer. So, you can use this list to find the next degree you can complete in your major. Please click the degree name to visit that program page.

Institution Title Degree Award Name Award Level Delivery Mode
Mountain Gateway Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in ScienceAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online
J Sargeant Reynolds Community CollegeAssociate of Science in ScienceAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Brightpoint Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in ScienceAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Northern Virginia Community CollegeEducation: Elementary Education Major, A.S.AssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Virginia Peninsula Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Science DegreeAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Tidewater Community CollegeAssociate of Science - ScienceAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person
Virginia Highlands Community CollegeAssociate in Science Degree in ScienceAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Virginia Western Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Science DegreeAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Wytheville Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in ScienceAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Richard Bland CollegeAssociate of Science-Math/Computer ScienceAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Roanoke CollegeBachelor of Science in Computer ScienceBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Bridgewater CollegeData Science & Analytics Major - BSBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Emory & Henry UniversityInterdisciplinary Mathematics & Teacher Preparation (BA)BachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Wytheville Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Science AssociateAssociate of Arts & Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBachelor of Science in Crop and Soil Environmental SciencesBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBachelor of Science in GeophysicsBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Blue Ridge Community CollegeAssociate in Science in ScienceAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Eastern Shore Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in ScienceAssociateAssociate in Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
J Sargeant Reynolds Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Science - Mathematics MajorAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
J Sargeant Reynolds Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Science - Biotechnology Laboratory TechnicianAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Laurel Ridge Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in Computer ScienceAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Laurel Ridge Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in Health SciencesAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Laurel Ridge Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in ScienceAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearHybrid
Laurel Ridge Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in Science: Computational & Data Science MajorAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Laurel Ridge Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in Science: Mathematics MajorAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
New River Community CollegeAssociate of Science in ScienceAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Northern Virginia Community CollegeEducation: Grades 6-12 Social Studies Education Major, A.S.AssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Northern Virginia Community CollegeEngineering, A.S.AssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Piedmont Virginia Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Physical and Natural Sciences, Biotechnology MajorAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Piedmont Virginia Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in ScienceAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Southwest Virginia Community College Associate of Science in ScienceAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Southwest Virginia Community College Associate of Science Degree in Science - Pre-MedicalAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Southwest Virginia Community College Associate of Science in Science-AgribusinessAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearOnline
Virginia Highlands Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in Science - Major in BiologyAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Virginia Highlands Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Degree - Chemistry MajorAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Virginia Highlands Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in Science - Major in MathematicsAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Virginia Highlands Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in Science - Major in Medical Lab ScienceAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Virginia Highlands Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in Natural ResourcesAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Virginia Western Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Science Degree Mathematics MajorAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Virginia Western Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Science Degree Integrated Environmental Studies MajorAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Virginia Western Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Science Degree Agriculture MajorAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Virginia Western Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Science Degree Biotechnology MajorAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Wytheville Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Science Degree Mathematics MajorAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Old Dominion UniversityBiology-BSBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Old Dominion UniversityChemistry-BSBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Old Dominion UniversityBiochemistry-BSBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Old Dominion UniversityOcean & Earth Sci: Oceanogr-BSBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Old Dominion UniversityPhysics-BSBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Old Dominion UniversityAstrophysics-BSBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Old Dominion UniversityExercise Science-BSBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Commonwealth UniversityScience with concentration in Biology, Bachelor of ScienceBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Commonwealth UniversityScience with concentration in Chemistry, Bachelor of ScienceBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Commonwealth UniversityScience with concentration in Professional Science, Bachelor of ScienceBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Commonwealth UniversityScience with concentration in Physics, Bachelor of ScienceBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Germanna Community CollegeAssociate in Science Degree in ScienceAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Radford UniversityBA in Anthropological SciencesBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Radford UniversityBS in Anthropological SciencesBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Radford UniversityBS in BiologyBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Radford UniversityBS in Biomedical SciencesBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Radford UniversityBS in ChemistryBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Radford UniversityBS in Computer ScienceBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Radford UniversityBA in GeologyBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Radford UniversityBS in GeologyBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Radford UniversityBA in Geospatial ScienceBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Radford UniversityBS in Geospatial ScienceBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Radford UniversityBS in Health SciencesBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Radford UniversityBS in Information Science and SystemsBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Radford UniversityBS in PhysicsBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Radford UniversityBA in PsychologyBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Radford UniversityBS in PsychologyBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Aerospace & Ocean Engr in Aerospace EngineeringBachelorBachelor of Science in Aerospace and Ocean Engineering4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBachelor of Science in AgribusinessBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityAssociate of Agriculture in Agricultural TechnologyAssociateAssociate of Agriculture4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Agricultural Sciences in Agricultural and Extension EducationBachelorBachelor of Science in Agricultural Sciences4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBachelor of Science in Animal and Poultry SciencesBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Electrical Engineering in Applied ElectromagneticsBachelorBachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBachelor of Science in BiochemistryBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBachelor of Science in Biological SciencesBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Biological Systems Engr in Biological Systems EngineeringBachelorBachelor of Science in Biological Systems Engineering4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Biomedical Engineering in Biomedical EngineeringBachelorBachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Chemical Engineering in Chemical EngineeringBachelorBachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBachelor of Arts in ChemistryBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Chemistry in ChemistryBachelorBachelor of Science in Chemistry4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Computer Engineering in Chip-Scale IntegrationBachelorBachelor of Science in Computer Engineering4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Civil Engineering in Civil EngineeringBachelorBachelor of Science in Civil Engineering4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Neuroscience in Clinical NeuroscienceBachelorBachelor of Science in Neuroscience4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Neuroscience in Cognitive and Behavioral NeuroscienceBachelorBachelor of Science in Neuroscience4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Agricultural Sciences in Community Leadership and DevelopmentBachelorBachelor of Science in Agricultural Sciences4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Neuroscience in Computational and Systems NeuroscienceBachelorBachelor of Science in Neuroscience4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Comp Modeling & Data Any in Computational Modeling and Data AnalyticsBachelorBachelor of Science in Computational Modeling and Data Analytics4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Computer Engineering in Computer EngineeringBachelorBachelor of Science in Computer Engineering4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Computer Science in Computer ScienceBachelorBachelor of Science in Computer Science4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Constr Eng Mgt in Construction Engineering and ManagementBachelorBachelor of Science in Construction Engineering Management4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Constr Eng Mgt in Construction Safety LeadershipBachelorBachelor of Science in Construction Engineering Management4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Computer Engineering in Controls, Robotics & AutonomyBachelorBachelor of Science in Computer Engineering4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Electrical Engineering in Controls, Robotics & AutonomyBachelorBachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Plant Science in Crop and Soil SciencesBachelorBachelor of Science in Plant Science4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBachelor of Science in Dairy ScienceBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Computer Science in Data-Centric ComputingBachelorBachelor of Science in Computer Science4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Biological Systems Engr in Ecological EngineeringBachelorBachelor of Science in Biological Systems Engineering4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Environmental Science in Ecological RestorationBachelorBachelor of Science in Environmental Science4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Electrical Engineering in Electrical EngineeringBachelorBachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Electrical Engineering in Energy & Power Electronics SystemsBachelorBachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Forest Res and Env Cons in Environmental Conservation & SocietyBachelorBachelor of Science in Forest Resources and Environmental Conservation4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Forest Res and Env Cons in Environmental Data ScienceBachelorBachelor of Science in Forest Resources and Environmental Conservation4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Civil Engineering in Environmental EngineeringBachelorBachelor of Science in Civil Engineering4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Plant Science in Environmental HorticultureBachelorBachelor of Science in Plant Science4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Forest Res and Env Cons in Environmental Resources ManagementBachelorBachelor of Science in Forest Resources and Environmental Conservation4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Environmental Science in Environmental ScienceBachelorBachelor of Science in Environmental Science4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Human Nutr Food & Exec in Exercise and Health SciencesBachelorBachelor of Science in Human Nutrition, Foods and Exercise4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Fish & Wildlife Cons in Fish ConservationBachelorBachelor of Science in Fish and Wildlife Conservation4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBachelor of Science in Food Science and TechnologyBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Forest Res and Env Cons in ForestryBachelorBachelor of Science in Forest Resources and Environmental Conservation4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBachelor of Science in GeosciencesBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Industrial & Systems Eng in Industrial and Systems EngineeringBachelorBachelor of Science in Industrial and Systems Engineering4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Plant Science in Integrated Agriculture TechnologiesBachelorBachelor of Science in Plant Science4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Plant Science in Landscape Design and Turfgrass ScienceBachelorBachelor of Science in Plant Science4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Computer Engineering in Machine LearningBachelorBachelor of Science in Computer Engineering4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Materials Sci & Engr in Materials Science and EngineeringBachelorBachelor of Science in Materials Science and Engineering4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBachelor of Science in MathematicsBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Mechanical Engineering in Mechanical EngineeringBachelorBachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Chemistry in Medicinal ChemistryBachelorBachelor of Science in Chemistry4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBachelor of Science in MeteorologyBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Electrical Engineering in Micro/Nano SystemsBachelorBachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Microbiology in MicrobiologyBachelorBachelor of Science in Microbiology4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Mining Engineering in Mining EngineeringBachelorBachelor of Science in Mining Engineering4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Nanoscience in NanomedicineBachelorBachelor of Science in Nanoscience4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Nanoscience in NanoscienceBachelorBachelor of Science in Nanoscience4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Computer Engineering in Networking & CybersecurityBachelorBachelor of Science in Computer Engineering4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Neuroscience in NeuroscienceBachelorBachelor of Science in Neuroscience4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Human Nutr Food & Exec in Nutrition and DieteticsBachelorBachelor of Science in Human Nutrition, Foods and Exercise4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Aerospace & Ocean Engr in Ocean EngineeringBachelorBachelor of Science in Aerospace and Ocean Engineering4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBachelor of Arts in PhysicsBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBachelor of Science in PhysicsBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Plant Science in Plant ScienceBachelorBachelor of Science in Plant Science4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Chemistry in Polymer ChemistryBachelorBachelor of Science in Chemistry4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBachelor of Science in PsychologyBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Mechanical Engineering in Robotics and MechatronicsBachelorBachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Computer Science in Secure ComputingBachelorBachelor of Science in Computer Science4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Computer Engineering in Software SystemsBachelorBachelor of Science in Computer Engineering4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBachelor of Science in StatisticsBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Sustainable Biomaterials in Sustainable BiomaterialsBachelorBachelor of Science in Sustainable Biomaterials4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Sustainable Biomaterials in Sustainable Systems ScienceBachelorBachelor of Science in Sustainable Biomaterials4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Water: Res, Pol, Mng in Water: Resources, Policy, and ManagementBachelorBachelor of Science in Water: Resources, Policy, and Management4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Fish & Wildlife Cons in Wildlife ConservationBachelorBachelor of Science in Fish and Wildlife Conservation4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBS in Electrical Engineering in Wireless Communications and Signal ProcessingBachelorBachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering4-YearIn-Person
Mountain Empire Community CollegeAssociate of Science in ScienceAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
The University of Virginia's College at WiseBachelor of Arts in Natural Sciences, Major in Environmental ScienceBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
The University of Virginia's College at WiseBachelor of Science in Natural Sciences, Major in Environmental ScienceBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
The University of Virginia's College at WiseBachelor of Arts, Major in Earth ScienceBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Danville Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Science DegreeAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Central Virginia Community CollegeAS in ScienceAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online
Southwest Virginia Community College Associate of Science in Science Degree Kinesiology MajorAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Southwest Virginia Community College Associate of Science in Science Degree Public Health MajorAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Northern Virginia Community CollegeScience, A.S.AssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Northern Virginia Community CollegeScience: Mathematics Major, A.S.AssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Rappahannock Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in ScienceAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Rappahannock Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Science Degree with a Business Administration MajorAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Rappahannock Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Science Degree with a Criminal Justice MajorAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Rappahannock Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Science Degree with an Elementary Education (PreK-6) MajorAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Rappahannock Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Science Degree with a Health Science MajorAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Rappahannock Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Science Degree with a Psychology MajorAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Rappahannock Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Science Degree with a Social Work MajorAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Rappahannock Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Science Degree with a STEM MajorAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Careers Where This Degree Applies
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O*Net Code Name Description Parent
11-9121.01Clinical Research CoordinatorsPlan, direct, or coordinate clinical research projects. Direct the activities of workers engaged in clinical research projects to ensure compliance with protocols and overall clinical objectives. May evaluate and analyze clinical data.Management Occupations
11-9121.00Natural Sciences ManagersPlan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields.Management Occupations
11-9121.02Water Resource SpecialistsDesign or implement programs and strategies related to water resource issues such as supply, quality, and regulatory compliance issues.Management Occupations
25-1199.00Postsecondary Teachers, All OtherAll postsecondary teachers not listed separately.Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
25-2031.00Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical EducationTeach one or more subjects to students at the secondary school level.Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
15-2099.01Bioinformatics TechniciansApply principles and methods of bioinformatics to assist scientists in areas such as pharmaceuticals, medical technology, biotechnology, computational biology, proteomics, computer information science, biology and medical informatics. Apply bioinformatics tools to visualize, analyze, manipulate or interpret molecular data. May build and maintain databases for processing and analyzing genomic or other biological information.Computer and Mathematical Occupations
15-1299.07Blockchain EngineersMaintain and support distributed and decentralized blockchain-based networks or block-chain applications such as cryptocurrency exchange, payment processing, document sharing, and digital voting. Design and deploy secure block-chain design patterns and solutions over geographically distributed networks using advanced technologies. May assist with infrastructure setup and testing for application transparency and security.Computer and Mathematical Occupations
15-2051.01Business Intelligence AnalystsProduce financial and market intelligence by querying data repositories and generating periodic reports. Devise methods for identifying data patterns and trends in available information sources.Computer and Mathematical Occupations
15-2051.02Clinical Data ManagersApply knowledge of health care and database management to analyze clinical data, and to identify and report trends.Computer and Mathematical Occupations
15-1299.00Computer Occupations, All OtherAll computer occupations not listed separately.Computer and Mathematical Occupations
25-1021.00Computer Science Teachers, PostsecondaryTeach courses in computer science. May specialize in a field of computer science, such as the design and function of computers or operations and research analysis. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
15-1299.08Computer Systems Engineers/ArchitectsDesign and develop solutions to complex applications problems, system administration issues, or network concerns. Perform systems management and integration functions.Computer and Mathematical Occupations
11-3021.00Computer and Information Systems ManagersPlan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as electronic data processing, information systems, systems analysis, and computer programming.Management Occupations
15-2051.00Data ScientistsDevelop and implement a set of techniques or analytics applications to transform raw data into meaningful information using data-oriented programming languages and visualization software. Apply data mining, data modeling, natural language processing, and machine learning to extract and analyze information from large structured and unstructured datasets. Visualize, interpret, and report data findings. May create dynamic data reports.Computer and Mathematical Occupations
15-1299.06Digital Forensics AnalystsConduct investigations on computer-based crimes establishing documentary or physical evidence, such as digital media and logs associated with cyber intrusion incidents. Analyze digital evidence and investigate computer security incidents to derive information in support of system and network vulnerability mitigation. Preserve and present computer-related evidence in support of criminal, fraud, counterintelligence, or law enforcement investigations.Computer and Mathematical Occupations
15-1299.03Document Management SpecialistsImplement and administer enterprise-wide document management systems and related procedures that allow organizations to capture, store, retrieve, share, and destroy electronic records and documents.Computer and Mathematical Occupations
15-1299.02Geographic Information Systems Technologists and TechniciansAssist scientists or related professionals in building, maintaining, modifying, or using geographic information systems (GIS) databases. May also perform some custom application development or provide user support.Computer and Mathematical Occupations
15-1299.05Information Security EngineersDevelop and oversee the implementation of information security procedures and policies. Build, maintain and upgrade security technology, such as firewalls, for the safe use of computer networks and the transmission and retrieval of information. Design and implement appropriate security controls to identify vulnerabilities and protect digital files and electronic infrastructures. Monitor and respond to computer security breaches, viruses, and intrusions, and perform forensic investigation. May oversee the assessment of information security systems.Computer and Mathematical Occupations
15-1299.09Information Technology Project ManagersPlan, initiate, and manage information technology (IT) projects. Lead and guide the work of technical staff. Serve as liaison between business and technical aspects of projects. Plan project stages and assess business implications for each stage. Monitor progress to assure deadlines, standards, and cost targets are met.Computer and Mathematical Occupations
15-2099.00Mathematical Science Occupations, All OtherAll mathematical scientists not listed separately.Computer and Mathematical Occupations
25-1022.00Mathematical Science Teachers, PostsecondaryTeach courses pertaining to mathematical concepts, statistics, and actuarial science and to the application of original and standardized mathematical techniques in solving specific problems and situations. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
15-2021.00MathematiciansConduct research in fundamental mathematics or in application of mathematical techniques to science, management, and other fields. Solve problems in various fields using mathematical methods.Computer and Mathematical Occupations
15-1299.04Penetration TestersEvaluate network system security by conducting simulated internal and external cyberattacks using adversary tools and techniques. Attempt to breach and exploit critical systems and gain access to sensitive information to assess system security.Computer and Mathematical Occupations
15-1252.00Software DevelopersResearch, design, and develop computer and network software or specialized utility programs. Analyze user needs and develop software solutions, applying principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis. Update software or enhance existing software capabilities. May work with computer hardware engineers to integrate hardware and software systems, and develop specifications and performance requirements. May maintain databases within an application area, working individually or coordinating database development as part of a team.Computer and Mathematical Occupations
15-1299.01Web AdministratorsManage web environment design, deployment, development and maintenance activities. Perform testing and quality assurance of web sites and web applications.Computer and Mathematical Occupations
Cost To Complete
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This section provides you with a very high-level estimate of your costs and is purely intended as a guide. You should consult the institution via College Connect to get a more detailed estimate based on the totality of your circumstances. The selections below are based on information gathered from your Profile and the estimated costs are calculated based on the 120 credits remaining to be completed

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These costs are based on an estimated 8 semesters or 4 years remaining to complete this degree (assuming a full-time load of 16 hours per semester)
Category Cost Basis Cost (To You) Estimated Benefits Net Cost Notes
Tuition $5,196 Per Semester $41,568 $0 $41,568 Flat rate semester tuition for full time status of 12 - 15 credit hours. For less than 12 credit hours, tuition is $433.00 per credit hour. Credit hours over 15 are also charged the same per-credit tuition.
Fees
Mandatory Student Fee $1,962 Per Semester $15,696 0 $15,696 Flat rate semester mandatory student fee for full time status of 12 - 15 credit hours. For less than 12 credit hours, mandatory student fee is $163.50 per credit hour. Credit hours over 15 are also charged the same per-credit fee.
*Please note that the above estimated costs do not include all Federal, State or other financial aid, grants, scholarships, etc. for which you may qualify. All such aid could substantially reduce these costs.
Tuition & Fee Notes:
  • Additional Fees
    • New student fee is $275 for transfer students or $350 for freshman.
      Additional course fees vary. For more information about course and program fees, visit: https://studentaccounts.gmu.edu/tuition-fees.
      Housing, dining, and parking fees may also apply. For more detailed cost information, visit:

      George Mason Cost of Attendance

Other Financial Aid to Pay for College:
  • You may be eligible for additional financial aid from Federal, State, and Local sources. Military education benefits are not considered in determining eligibility for federal financial aid. Everyone is therefore encouraged to apply for federal financial aid by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), because many will qualify for additional educational funds like Pell Grants, worth over $5,500/yr.