Your STEM career starts near Washington, DC

Computer Science - Data Analytics Engineering - Engineering

Launch your tech career in Washington, DC's fastest-growing

STEM corridor.

George Mason University is located just 24 km from Washington, DC — in the heart of Northern Virginia's 15,600-firm tech ecosystem. Home to Amazon's second headquarters, AWS, Google and 11 Fortune 500 companies, this is where STEM careers are built.

Earn your degree in computer science, data analytics engineering or engineering — and step straight into DC's top tech employers.

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George Mason Virgina Campus

George Mason’s main campus is in Fairfax, Virginia—just 20 miles from downtown Washington, D.C. Set on 677 wooded acres, it’s home to most undergraduates, with over 6,000 students living in 40 residence halls. You can choose to study your final year here or stay longer.

The campus sits inside the Northern Virginia tech corridor — home to Amazon's second HQ, AWS, Google and thousands of federal agencies, consultancies and tech startups. Students have direct access to 140+ career programs and events, and 700+ employers actively recruit from George Mason each year.

The campus blends arts, nature, and recreation. Experience performances at the Center for the Arts or EagleBank Arena, explore the Mason Observatory, or relax in tree-lined gardens across the ArbNet-accredited arboretum.

Why choose George Mason Univeristy

George Mason University, a top-ranked public university is just 24 km from Washington, DC. George Mason leads in industry connections at the crossroads of culture, technology and business.

Top-ranked STEM programs — Computer Science, Engineering and Data Analytics all ranked in the US top 100.
DC tech corridor access — 15,600 tech firms, 11 Fortune 500s and Amazon's second HQ all within reach.
Strong career outcomes — 85% of graduates achieve positive career outcomes within 6 months; 76% in roles aligned with their career goals.
Virginia's No. 1 state for business — consistently ranked as the best state for business in the US, with a top-5 tech compensation market.