by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how GMU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in business administration.
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GMU is in the top 10% of the country for business administration. More specifically it was ranked #93 out of 1,604 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #6 in Virginia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, George Mason University handed out 166 bachelor's degrees in business administration & management. This is a decrease of 37% over the previous year when 263 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 112 students received their master’s degree in business administration from GMU. This makes it the #274 most popular school for business administration master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of business administration students who receive their bachelor's degree at GMU is $55,147. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $45,741 for all business administration bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at GMU, business administration students borrow a median amount of $45,563 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $21,553 for all business administration majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the business administration program at GMU is $466 per month.
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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Of the 166 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Business Administration & Management from GMU in 2021-2022, 52% were men and 48% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Mason University with a bachelor's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 25 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 |
| White | 52 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 41 |
| Other Races | 15 |
GMU does not offer an online option for its business administration 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.
Business Administration majors graduating with a master's degree from GMU make a median salary of $112,723 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all business administration graduates with a master's is $72,329.
Of the 141 students who graduated with a Master’s in business administration from GMU in 2022, 52% were men and 48% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Mason University with a master's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 23 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 68 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 20 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the business administration majors at George Mason University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 371 |
| Accounting | 303 |
| General Business/Commerce | 272 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 120 |
| Marketing | 119 |
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