by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. We've also included details on how GMU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in curriculum.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for curriculum majors, GMU came in at #9. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study.
In 2022, 422 students received their master’s degree in curriculum from GMU. This makes it the #5 most popular school for curriculum master’s degree candidates in the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at GMU paid an average of $1,427 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $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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GMU does not offer an online option for its curriculum 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.
Graduates of the master's curriculum program at GMU make a median salary of $59,948. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all curriculum graduates with a master's is $55,135.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 290 curriculum majors earned their master's degree from GMU. Of these graduates, 20% were men and 80% 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, 59% 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 curriculum.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 37 |
| Black or African American | 21 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 |
| White | 171 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 15 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the curriculum majors at George Mason University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Special Education | 385 |
| Educational Administration | 144 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 80 |
| Student Counseling | 41 |
| Instructional Media Design | 40 |
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