by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. In addition, we cover how GMU ranks in comparison to other schools with literature programs.
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The bachelor's program at GMU was ranked #9 on College Factual's Best Schools for literature list.
In 2021, 24 students received their master’s degree in literature from GMU. This makes it the #2 most popular school for literature master’s degree candidates in the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the literature majors at George Mason University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 24 students earned a master's degree in literature from GMU. About 75% of these graduates were women and the other 25% 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, 63% 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 literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 81 |
| Writing Studies | 51 |
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