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, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how GMU ranks among other schools offering degrees in liberal arts.
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Ranked at #10 in College Factual's most recent rankings, GMU is in the top 1% of the country for liberal arts students pursuing a bachelor's degree. It is also ranked #1 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools | 10 |
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 13 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, George Mason University handed out 321 bachelor's degrees in liberal arts general studies. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 357 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of liberal arts students who receive their bachelor's degree at GMU is $41,398. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $36,340 for all liberal arts bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at GMU, liberal arts students borrow a median amount of $40,390 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $19,782 for all liberal arts majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the liberal arts program at GMU is $403 per month.
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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 average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| 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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The liberal arts program at GMU awarded 321 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 40% of these degrees went to men with the other 60% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Mason University with a bachelor's in liberal arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 57 |
| Black or African American | 32 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 53 |
| White | 139 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 32 |
GMU does not offer an online option for its liberal arts 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the liberal arts majors at George Mason University.
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