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The bachelor's program at GMU was ranked #79 on College Factual's Best Schools for history list. It is also ranked #5 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Master’s Degree Schools | 22 |
| Best History Graduate Degree Schools | 28 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 77 |
| Best History Schools | 79 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, George Mason University handed out 74 bachelor's degrees in history. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 79 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 29 students received their master’s degree in history from GMU. This makes it the #14 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in history in 2022, making the school the #26 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. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is 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 74 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in history from GMU in 2022, 66% were men and 34% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 68% 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 bachelor's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 50 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
GMU does not offer an online option for its history 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 27 history students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from GMU, about 48% were men and 52% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 74% 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 history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at George Mason University.
History 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 |
|---|---|
| History | 113 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 739 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 322 |
| English Language & Literature | 187 |
| Communication & Journalism | 181 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 36 |
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