by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how GMU ranks in comparison to other schools with area studies programs.
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The area studies major at GMU is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Area Studies. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, George Mason University handed out 7 bachelor's degrees in area studies. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 8 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 3 students received their master’s degree in area studies from GMU. This makes it the #62 most popular school for area studies master’s degree candidates in the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the area studies majors at George Mason University.
Of the 7 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in area studies from GMU in 2021, 43% were men and 57% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at GMU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% 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 bachelor's in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in area studies from GMU in 2021, 67% were men and 33% were women.
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, 67% 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 area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ethnic Studies | 3 |
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