by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at George Mason. Degrees are awarded 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:
By College Factual’s measure, 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 table below lists every degree level offered in 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 |
During the most recent reporting year, George Mason University awarded 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 students who finish a bachelor’s at George Mason earn a median of $51,780 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 students accumulate a median of $24,625 in student loans. This is higher than $23,529, the typical median for all majors at George Mason.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed 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, 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 are White. Roughly 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 |
Graduate study is also available at George Mason. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in History | 32 |
| Doctoral Degrees in History | 8 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in History | 8 |
