by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how George Mason ranks among other schools offering degrees in general psychology.
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George Mason is in the top 5% of the country for general psychology. In particular, it placed #30 out of 1,305 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Virginia.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, George Mason University awarded 351 bachelor’s degrees in general psychology.
General Psychology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from George Mason earn a median of $54,055 a year. This is below $79,668, the median for all majors at George Mason.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at George Mason, general psychology students borrow a median amount of $21,000 in student loans. This is lower than $23,529, the typical median for all majors at George Mason.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown 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, 22% of general psychology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 78% went to women.
The largest share of general psychology bachelor’s degree graduates at George Mason are White. Roughly 38% 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 general psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 48 |
| Black or African American | 35 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 85 |
| White | 134 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 19 |
| Other Races | 30 |
For the most recent academic year available, 21% of general psychology master’s degrees went to men and 79% went to women.
The largest share of general psychology master’s degree graduates at George Mason are White. Roughly 52% 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 general psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent graduating class, 50% of general psychology doctoral degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of general psychology doctoral degree graduates at George Mason are White. About 56% 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 doctoral in general psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Here are the demographics of the general psychology majors at George Mason University.
This general psychology program at George Mason includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 409 |
George Mason conferred 409 completions in psychology, general in the latest year of data — 77% to women and 23% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (40%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.