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. Also, learn how George Mason ranks among other schools offering degrees in economics.
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George Mason is a solid choice among schools offering economics. Specifically, it ranked #159 out of 466 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #7 in Virginia.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, George Mason University awarded 78 bachelor’s degrees in economics.
Economics majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from George Mason report a median salary of $82,166 a year. This is higher than $79,668, the median for all majors at George Mason.
To complete a bachelor’s at George Mason, economics students borrow a median amount of $21,500 in student loans. This is lower than $23,529, the typical median for all majors at George Mason.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,510 | $34,860 |
| Fees | $3,828 | $3,828 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 76% of economics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 24% went to women.
The largest share of economics bachelor’s degree graduates at George Mason are White. Approximately 35% 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 economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 6 |
For the most recent academic year available, 76% of economics master’s degrees went to men and 24% went to women.
The majority of economics master’s degree graduates at George Mason were White. Approximately 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 economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 5 |
In the most recent graduating class, 64% of economics doctoral degrees went to men and 36% went to women.
The largest share of economics doctoral degree graduates at George Mason are White. About 48% 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 economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at George Mason University.