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 general business.
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GMU is in the top 10% of the country for general business. More specifically it was ranked #32 out of 470 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Virginia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, George Mason University handed out 24 bachelor's degrees in general business/commerce.
In 2021, 31 students received their master’s degree in general business from GMU. This makes it the #68 most popular school for general business master’s degree candidates in the country.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general business majors at George Mason University.
The general business program at GMU awarded 24 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 46% of these degrees went to men with the other 54% 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 general business.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent academic year available, 42% of general business master's degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Mason University with a master's in general business.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 17 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 496 |
| Business Administration & Management | 392 |
| Accounting | 346 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 169 |
| Marketing | 139 |
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