by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at George Mason. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 8 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, George Mason among the top schools in the country for public health, placing at #71 out of 427 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Health Schools | 71 of 427 |
| Best Public Health Schools in Virginia | 3 of 11 |
| Best Public Health Schools in the Southeast Region | 8 of 102 |
The table below lists every degree level available for public health at George Mason, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 157 |
| Master’s | 64 |
| Doctoral | 5 |
| Graduate Certificate | 6 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, George Mason University conferred 157 bachelor’s degrees in public health.
George Mason is among the very best schools in the country for public health at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 8 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 2 |
| Best Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 5 |
| Best Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 47 |
Public Health graduates with a bachelor’s degree from George Mason earn a median of $59,815 a year. This is below $79,668, the median for all majors at George Mason.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at George Mason, public health students accumulate a median of $22,000 in student loans. This is below $23,529, the typical median for all majors at George Mason.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,510 | $34,860 |
| Fees | $3,828 | $3,828 |
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Among recent graduates, 15% of public health bachelor’s degrees went to men and 85% went to women.
The largest share of public health bachelor’s degree graduates at George Mason were White. About 29% of graduates 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 public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 38 |
| Black or African American | 27 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28 |
| White | 45 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 15 |
George Mason granted 157 bachelor’s degrees in community health and preventive medicine in the most recent reporting year — 85% to women and 15% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (29%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at George Mason. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Public Health | 64 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Public Health | 5 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Public Health | 6 |
