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. Also, learn how GMU ranks among other schools offering degrees in finance.
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The bachelor's program at GMU was ranked #93 on College Factual's Best Schools for finance list. It is also ranked #4 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Finance & Financial Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 84 |
| Best Finance & Financial Management Schools | 93 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, George Mason University handed out 120 bachelor's degrees in finance & financial management. This is a decrease of 29% over the previous year when 169 degrees were handed out.
Finance majors who earn their bachelor's degree from GMU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $62,989 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $53,649 for all finance bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at GMU, finance students borrow a median amount of $50,437 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $34,962 for all finance majors across the country.
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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 |
Learn more about GMU tuition and fees.
The finance program at GMU awarded 120 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 68% of these degrees went to men with the other 32% 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 finance.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 19 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 36 |
| Other Races | 11 |
GMU does not offer an online option for its finance 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 finance majors at George Mason University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 371 |
| Business Administration & Management | 346 |
| Accounting | 303 |
| General Business/Commerce | 272 |
| Marketing | 119 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
