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GMU was ranked #85 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for social sciences majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #5 in Virginia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, George Mason University handed out 515 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 576 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 172 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from GMU. This makes it the #16 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 26 students received their doctoral degrees in social sciences in 2022, making the school the #50 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at GMU was $1,427 per credit hour for out-of-state students. 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 |
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Of the 515 social sciences students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from GMU, about 48% were men and 52% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 64 |
| Black or African American | 43 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 79 |
| White | 226 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 62 |
| Other Races | 41 |
Looking for online learning options? Good news, you can take online classes in the social sciences bachelor’s degree program at GMU. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the GMU Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 172 students earned a master's degree in social sciences from GMU. About 38% of these graduates were women and the other 62% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at GMU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 62% 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 master's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 107 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 19 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at George Mason University.
Social Sciences 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 |
|---|---|
| International Relations & National Security | 253 |
| Political Science & Government | 218 |
| Economics | 157 |
| Geography & Cartography | 42 |
| Anthropology | 36 |
| Sociology | 33 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 322 |
| English Language & Literature | 187 |
| Communication & Journalism | 181 |
| History | 113 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 36 |
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