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The bachelor's program at GMU was ranked #121 on College Factual's Best Schools for general history list. It is also ranked #6 in Virginia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, George Mason University handed out 79 bachelor's degrees in general history. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 84 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 29 students received their master’s degree in general history from GMU. This makes it the #13 most popular school for general history master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in general history in 2021, making the school the #22 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general history majors at George Mason University.
Of the 79 students who earned a bachelor's degree in General History from GMU in 2020-2021, 67% were men and 33% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 62% of 2021 graduates were in 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 general history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 49 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 8 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 29 general history majors earned their master's degree from GMU. Of these graduates, 41% were men and 59% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% of 2021 graduates were in 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 general history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other History | 7 |
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