by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. Also, learn how GMU ranks among other schools offering degrees in public policy.
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The bachelor's program at GMU was ranked #11 on College Factual's Best Schools for public policy list.
In 2022, 74 students received their master’s degree in public policy from GMU. This makes it the #13 most popular school for public policy master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at GMU was $1,427 per credit hour for out-of-state students. 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 public policy 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 public policy program at GMU make a median salary of $74,616. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all public policy graduates with a master's is $61,558.
Of the 84 public policy students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from GMU, about 63% were men and 37% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 52% of 2022 graduates were in 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 policy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 44 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public policy majors at George Mason University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Administration | 130 |
| Other Public Administration | 10 |
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