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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for education majors, GMU came in at #37. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Virginia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, George Mason University handed out 65 bachelor's degrees in education. This is a decrease of 60% over the previous year when 162 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 945 students received their master’s degree in education from GMU. This makes it the #16 most popular school for education master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 27 students received their doctoral degrees in education in 2022, making the school the #153 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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 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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The education program at GMU awarded 65 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 46% of these degrees went to men with the other 54% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at GMU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 51% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Mason University with a bachelor's in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 6 |
GMU does not offer an online option for its education 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.
Of the 735 students who graduated with a Master’s in education from GMU in 2022, 18% were men and 82% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 57% 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 education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 74 |
| Black or African American | 72 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 87 |
| White | 418 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 75 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the education majors at George Mason University.
Education students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Special Education | 385 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 318 |
| Educational Administration | 144 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 80 |
| Student Counseling | 41 |
| Instructional Media Design | 40 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 36 |
| General Education | 32 |
| Educational Assessment | 3 |
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