by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. We've also included details on how GMU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in general business.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for general business majors, GMU came in at #15. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Virginia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, George Mason University handed out 245 bachelor's degrees in general business/commerce. This is an increase of 921% over the previous year when 24 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 31 students received their master’s degree in general business from GMU. This makes it the #68 most popular school for general business master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at GMU paid an average of $1,427 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $420 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,095 | $34,259 |
| Fees | $3,720 | $3,720 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,278 | $1,278 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,151 | $15,151 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,504 | $3,504 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 245 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in general business from GMU. About 57% were men and 43% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Mason University with a bachelor's in general business.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 66 |
| Black or African American | 19 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36 |
| White | 79 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 25 |
| Other Races | 20 |
GMU does not offer an online option for its general business bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the GMU Online Learning page.
The general business program at GMU awarded 27 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 59% of these degrees went to men with the other 41% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Mason University with a master's in general business.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general business majors at George Mason University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 371 |
| Business Administration & Management | 346 |
| Accounting | 303 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 120 |
| Marketing | 119 |
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