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The bachelor's program at GMU was ranked #66 on College Factual's Best Schools for general economics list. It is also ranked #5 in Virginia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, George Mason University handed out 116 bachelor's degrees in general economics. This is a decrease of 12% over the previous year when 132 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 68 students received their master’s degree in general economics from GMU. This makes it the #1 most popular school for general economics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 18 students received their doctoral degrees in general economics in 2021, making the school the #2 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general economics majors at George Mason University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 116 general economics majors earned their bachelor's degree from GMU. Of these graduates, 67% were men and 33% 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 general economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 53 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 16 |
| Other Races | 7 |
For the most recent academic year available, 72% of general economics master's degrees went to men and 28% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 59% of 2021 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 general economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 40 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 2 |
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