by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. See how George Mason stacks up against peers offering accounting.
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George Mason is in the top 5% of the country for accounting. In particular, it placed #47 out of 1,145 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #6 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 6 |
| Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 6 |
| Best Accounting Schools in Virginia | 6 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 6 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 6 |
| Best Value Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 7 |
| Best Value Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 7 |
| Best Value Accounting Schools in Virginia | 7 |
| College Major Best Value | 7 |
| College Major Best Value | 7 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 11 |
| Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 11 |
During the most recent reporting year, George Mason University conferred 43 bachelor’s degrees in accounting.
Accounting majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from George Mason report a median salary of $82,285 a year. This is higher than $79,668, the median for all majors at George Mason.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at George Mason, accounting students accumulate a median of $21,500 in student loans. This is below $23,529, the typical median for all majors at George Mason.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,510 | $34,860 |
| Fees | $3,828 | $3,828 |
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Among recent graduates, 49% of accounting bachelor’s degrees went to men and 51% went to women.
The majority of accounting bachelor’s degree graduates at George Mason were Asian. About 26% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Mason University with a bachelor’s in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 2 |
In the most recent graduating class, 57% of accounting master’s degrees went to men and 43% went to women.
The majority of accounting master’s degree graduates at George Mason were White. About 33% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Mason University with a master’s in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 22 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at George Mason University.
This accounting program at George Mason offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Auditing | 28 |
| Accounting and Finance | 11 |
| Accounting and Related Services, Other | 8 |
George Mason awarded 28 degrees in auditing in the most recent reporting year — 57% to women and 43% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Black or African American (29%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.
George Mason awarded 11 completions in accounting and finance in the latest year of data — 82% to women and 18% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Asian (45%).
George Mason awarded 8 completions in accounting and related services, other in the latest year of data — 0% to women and 100% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Asian (25%).