Registered Nursing at George Mason University
If you are interested in studying Registered Nursing, consider the program at George Mason University. Get started with the following essential facts.
George Mason University is located in Fairfax, VA.
During the most recent reporting year, 260 registered nursing degrees were awarded at George Mason University.
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Online Class Availability at George Mason University
Distance learning is available at George Mason University. Of 39,766 students, 7,435 (19%) studied exclusively online and 20,269 (51%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at George Mason University
Rankings can help you compare George Mason University’s Registered Nursing program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #1 of 50 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #5 of 498 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #25 of 53 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #91 of 1,861 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #335 of 524 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1100 of 1,843 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #1 of 50 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #5 of 498 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #25 of 53 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #91 of 1,861 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #335 of 524 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1100 of 1,843 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Registered Nursing graduates at George Mason University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Registered Nursing graduates at George Mason University are 92% women (239) and 8% men (21).
Registered Nursing Bachelor’s Program at George Mason University
Of the 205 bachelor’s registered nursing graduates at George Mason University, 94% were women (193) and 6% were men (12).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at George Mason University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 69 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 41 |
| Black / African American | 31 |
| Asian | 46 |
| Two or More Races | 8 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
| Unknown | 7 |
Minority students account for 61% of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at George Mason University, higher than the national average of 43%.*
Registered Nursing Master’s Program at George Mason University
Of the 55 master’s registered nursing graduates at George Mason University, 84% were women (46) and 16% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing master’s degree recipients at George Mason University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 22 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Black / African American | 12 |
| Asian | 13 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Minority students account for 55% of Registered Nursing master’s degree recipients at George Mason University, higher than the national average of 39%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Registered Nursing program at George Mason University go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for Registered Nursing graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
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.