by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at George Mason. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #4 out of 21 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks George Mason as a strong choice for political science & government, coming in at #79 out of 679 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 79 of 679 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools in Virginia | 4 of 22 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools in the Southeast Region | 13 of 151 |
Here is each degree level offered in political science & government at George Mason, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 144 |
| Master’s | 18 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, George Mason University conferred 144 bachelor’s degrees in political science & government.
George Mason is in the top 15% of the country for political science & government at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #4 out of 21 schools by College Factual.
Political Science & Government majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from George Mason go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $62,598 a year. This is lower than $79,668, the median for all majors at George Mason.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at George Mason, political science & government students accumulate a median of $22,000 in student loans. This is lower than $23,529, the typical 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, 46% of political science & government bachelor’s degrees went to men and 54% went to women.
The largest share of political science & government bachelor’s degree graduates at George Mason were White. Roughly 44% 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 political science & government.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 20 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28 |
| White | 63 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 12 |
George Mason conferred 144 bachelor’s degrees in political science and government, other recently — 54% to women and 46% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (44%).
Graduate study is also available at George Mason. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Political Science & Government | 18 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Political Science & Government | 3 |
