by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how GMU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in geography.
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The bachelor's program at GMU was ranked #29 on College Factual's Best Schools for geography list. It is also ranked #2 in Virginia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, George Mason University handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in geography & cartography. This is an increase of 5% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in geography from GMU. This makes it the #70 most popular school for geography master’s degree candidates in the country.
Geography majors who earn their bachelor's degree from GMU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $49,568 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $38,726 for all geography bachelor's degree recipients.
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, 21 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in geography from GMU. About 71% were men and 29% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at GMU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 57% of students 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 geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
GMU does not offer an online option for its geography 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.
Of the 8 geography students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from GMU, about 63% were men and 38% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at GMU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 88% of students 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 geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geography majors at George Mason University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| International Relations & National Security | 253 |
| Political Science & Government | 218 |
| Economics | 157 |
| Anthropology | 36 |
| Sociology | 33 |
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