by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how George Mason compares to other colleges that offer special education.
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George Mason is in the top 10% of the country for special education. In particular, it placed #37 out of 491 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Special Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 2 |
| Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 2 |
| Best Special Education Schools in Virginia | 2 |
| Best Value Special Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 2 |
| Best Value Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 2 |
| Best Value Special Education Schools in Virginia | 2 |
| College Major Best Value | 2 |
| College Major Best Value | 2 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 2 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 2 |
| Best Special Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 3 |
| Best Special Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 3 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, George Mason University conferred 16 bachelor’s degrees in special education.
Special Education graduates with a bachelor’s degree from George Mason earn a median of $65,504 a year. This is below $79,668, the 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 |
Find out more about George Mason tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 6% of special education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 94% went to women.
The largest share of special education bachelor’s degree graduates at George Mason were White. Approximately 62% 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 special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
In the most recent graduating class, 11% of special education master’s degrees went to men and 89% went to women.
The majority of special education master’s degree graduates at George Mason are White. About 61% 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 special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 24 |
| Black or African American | 23 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23 |
| White | 147 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 21 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the special education majors at George Mason University.
This special education program at George Mason offers the following related majors:
George Mason awarded 285 completions in special education and teaching, general in the latest year of data — 89% to women and 11% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (61%). Some of these were earned through distance education.
George Mason conferred 15 degrees in education/teaching of individuals with autism in the most recent reporting year — 80% to women and 20% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (47%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.
George Mason granted 10 completions in education/teaching of individuals in early childhood special education programs in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (50%).
George Mason awarded 2 degrees in education/teaching of individuals with vision impairments including blindness in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (100%).
George Mason granted 1 degree in education/teaching of the gifted and talented in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).