by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how George Mason compares to other colleges that offer music.
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George Mason is a solid choice among schools offering music. More specifically it was ranked #49 out of 423 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 3 |
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 3 |
| Best Music Schools in Virginia | 3 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 3 |
| Best Value Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 4 |
| Best Value Music Master’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 4 |
| Best Value Music Schools in Virginia | 4 |
| College Major Best Value | 4 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 8 |
| Best Music Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 8 |
| Best Music Schools in the Southeast Region | 8 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 8 |
During the most recent reporting year, George Mason University handed out 35 bachelor’s degrees in music.
Music majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from George Mason earn a median of $44,439 a year. This is lower than $79,668, the median for all majors at George Mason.
To complete a bachelor’s at George Mason, music graduates take on a median debt of $24,048 in student loans. This is higher 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 |
Learn more about George Mason tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 69% of music bachelor’s degrees went to men and 31% went to women.
The largest share of music bachelor’s degree graduates at George Mason were White. Approximately 54% 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 music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
For the most recent academic year available, 41% of music master’s degrees went to men and 59% went to women.
The majority of music master’s degree graduates at George Mason are White. About 71% 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 music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent academic year available, 40% of music doctoral degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The majority of music doctoral degree graduates at George Mason are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 40% 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 music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the music majors at George Mason University.
The music program at George Mason offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music Performance, General | 35 |
George Mason granted 35 completions in music performance, general recently — 31% to women and 69% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (54%).