by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at George Mason. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #8 out of 21 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates George Mason as a strong choice for history, coming in at #165 out of 622 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Schools | 165 of 622 |
| Best History Schools in Virginia | 8 of 21 |
| Best History Schools in the Southeast Region | 26 of 126 |
The following degree levels are available for history at George Mason, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 79 |
| Master’s | 32 |
| Doctoral | 8 |
| Graduate Certificate | 8 |
The history field at George Mason includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| History | 127 |
During the most recent reporting year, George Mason University handed out 79 bachelor’s degrees in history.
George Mason is in the top 15% of the country for history at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #8 out of 21 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 8 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 28 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 178 |
History graduates with a bachelor’s degree from George Mason go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $52,446 a year. This is lower than $79,668, the median for all majors at George Mason.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at George Mason, history graduates take on a median debt of $24,625 in student loans. This is above $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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In the most recent graduating class, 65% of history bachelor’s degrees went to men and 35% went to women.
The majority of history bachelor’s degree graduates at George Mason were White. Approximately 53% 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 history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 42 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 10 |
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 History | 32 |
| Doctoral Degrees in History | 8 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in History | 8 |
