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GMU is in the top 10% of the country for public administration & social service. More specifically it was ranked #40 out of 486 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Virginia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, George Mason University handed out 99 bachelor's degrees in public administration & social service. This is an increase of 21% over the previous year when 82 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 241 students received their master’s degree in public administration & social service from GMU. This makes it the #46 most popular school for public administration & social service master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 13 students received their doctoral degrees in public administration & social service in 2022, making the school the #18 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 average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are 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 99 public administration & social service students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from GMU, about 29% were men and 71% 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 public administration & social service.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 18 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Looking for online learning options? Good news, you can take online classes in the public administration & social service bachelor’s degree program at GMU. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the GMU Online Learning page.
Of the 260 students who earned a master's degree in Public Administration & Social Service from GMU in 2021-2022, 39% were men and 61% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 52% 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 public administration & social service.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 25 |
| Black or African American | 34 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 |
| White | 135 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 20 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public administration & social service majors at George Mason University.
Public Administration & Social Service 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 |
|---|---|
| Public Administration | 130 |
| Public Policy | 92 |
| Other Public Administration | 10 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies | 128 |
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