by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. See how George Mason ranks among other schools offering degrees in public administration.
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George Mason is in the top 10% of the country for public administration. Specifically, it ranked #27 out of 258 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Virginia.
During the most recent reporting year, George Mason University conferred 36 bachelor’s degrees in public administration.
Public Administration students who finish a bachelor’s at George Mason report a median salary of $79,329 a year. This is below $79,668, the median for all majors at George Mason.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at George Mason, public administration students accumulate a median of $20,106 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 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 50% of public administration bachelor’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of public administration bachelor’s degree graduates at George Mason are White. Roughly 36% 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 public administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the most recent graduating class, 43% of public administration master’s degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The majority of public administration master’s degree graduates at George Mason are White. About 45% 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 public administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the public administration majors at George Mason University.