George Mason University - Graduate Degrees and Programs
George Mason University (GMU) is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Fairfax, VA. It offers 190 graduate programs - 88 Master's, 41 Doctorate, and 61 Post-bachelor's. The average tuition & fees for graduate programs are $16,098 for Virginia residents and $37,410 for others in the academic year 2020-2021. A total of 11,124 students is enrolled in graduate degree programs out of total 37,316 students at GMU. George Mason University offers online graduate programs and 1,499 out of 11,124 graduate students have enrolled online exclusively. The Master's Homeland Security program has the highest salary ($119,200) after graduation and the Master's Business Administration and Management program is reported as the second highest-earning program with a $103,100 average salary.
Graduate Programs Overview
George Mason University is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Fairfax, Virginia. It offers graduate degree programs as well as undergraduate degree programs. For academic year 2020-2021 the graduate school tuition & fees are $16,098 for Virginia residents and $37,410 for other students in average.
It offers one hundred ninety graduate programs: 88 Master's, 41 Doctorate, 61 Post-Bachelor's programs. Some of those programs are offered by distance learning. 2,894 students have been conferred Master's degree and 435 students have received Doctorate degree last year.
It offers one hundred ninety graduate programs: 88 Master's, 41 Doctorate, 61 Post-Bachelor's programs. Some of those programs are offered by distance learning. 2,894 students have been conferred Master's degree and 435 students have received Doctorate degree last year.
| School Name | George Mason University |
|---|---|
| Type | Public, 4 or more years |
| Address | 4400 University Dr, Fairfax, VA |
| Graduate School Students | 11,124 students 1,499 students enrolled online exclusively |
| Tuition & Fees (2020-2021) | In-State$16,098 Out-of-State$37,410 |
| Student to Faculty | 17:1 (5.88%) |
| Number of Offered Graduate Programs | Total 190 Graduate Programs 88 Master's, 61 Post graduate certificates |
2021 Graduate Program Tuition & Fees
The following table and chart describe 2020-2021 graduate tuition & fees at George Mason University with tuition changes over the last 5 years.
Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs. For Virginia residents, the tuition & fees are $16,098 and $37,410 for non-Virginia residents. The tuition per credit hours for part-time students (or full-time students who taking extra credits) is $652 for Virginia residents and $1,540 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,594 | $33,906 |
| Fees | $3,504 | $3,504 |
| Cost per Credit | $652 | $1,540 |
| Books & Supplies | $1,278 | |
| Room & Board | $12,090 (On-Campus) / $12,786 (Off-Campus) | |
| Personal Expenses | $3,596 (On-Campus) / $6,572 (Off-Campus) | |
| On-Campus Total | $33,062 | $54,374 |
| Off-Campus Total | $36,734 | $58,046 |
| 2016-2017 | 2017-2018 | 2018-2019 | 2019-2020 | 2020-2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | $13,724 | $14,480 | $15,138 | $15,648 | $16,098 |
| Out-of-State | $32,402 | $34,184 | $35,724 | $36,960 | $37,410 |
Graduate Programs By Area of Study
George Mason University offers Masters, Doctorate, Post-Bachelor's Certificate graduate degree/certificate programs through 190 major areas - 87 Master's (14 online programs), 40 Doctorate , 75 Post-Bachelor'(15 online programs). The following table summarizes the total number of completers by degree and gender.
| Master's | Doctorate | Post-Bachelor's | Post-Master's | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,894 | 435 | 695 | - |
| Men | 1,123 | 222 | 208 | - |
| Women | 1,771 | 213 | 487 | - |
Below, you can check major programs and concentration for each area of study with offered degrees and completers. ONLINE denotes the program offered by distance learning (online degree).
You may want to see all graduate schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.
Graduate Student Population
Total 37,316 students enrolled in George Mason University including both undergraduate and graduate programs, with full-time and part-time status. In graduate schools, 11,124 students are enrolled to earn graduate degrees.
By gender, it has 4,473 male and 6,651 female graduate students. By attending status, there are 4,497 full-time and 6,627 part-time students in graduate schools. It offers online degree programs and 1,499 students enrolled to earn their graduate degree through online exclusively and 1,371 students are taking some online graduate courses.
| Total | 11,124 | |
|---|---|---|
| Men Students | 4,473 | |
| Women Students | 6,651 |
| Total | 11,124 | |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time Students | 4,497 | |
| Part-time Students | 6,627 |
By race/ethnicity 5,930 White, 1,069 Black, and 1,052 Asian students are attending at George Mason University. The detail graduate enrollment distribution by race is shown in the below chart.
| Total | 11,124 | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian / Native American | 15 | |
| Asian | 1,052 | |
| Black | 1,069 | |
| Hispanic | 784 | |
| Native Hawaiian / Other Pacific Islander | 18 | |
| White | 5,930 | |
| Two or more races | 236 | |
| Un-Known | 440 |
117 students are younger than 22 and 2,238 students are older than 65. The school has 5,781 students aged between 22 and 30 and 2,981 students aged 30 to 40.
| Total | 11,124 | |
|---|---|---|
| 21 & Under | 117 | |
| 22-24 | 2,269 | |
| 25-29 | 3,512 | |
| 30-34 | 1,820 | |
| 35-39 | 1,161 | |
| 40 & Over | 2,238 |
Distance learning, also called online education, is very attractive to students, especially those who want to continue education and work in the field. At George Mason University, 1,499 students are enrolled exclusively in online courses and 1,371 students are enrolled in some online courses.
| Total Enrollment | 11,124 | |
|---|---|---|
| Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses | 1,499 | |
| Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses | 1,371 | |
| Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses | 8,254 |
| Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses | 1,499 | |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia Resident | 1,168 | |
| Other State In U.S. | 317 | |
| Outside of U.S. | 14 |
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