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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for liberal studies majors, GMU came in at #18. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Virginia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, George Mason University handed out 90 bachelor's degrees in liberal arts. This is an increase of 10% over the previous year when 82 degrees were handed out.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the liberal studies majors at George Mason University.
Of the 90 liberal studies students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from GMU, about 46% were men and 54% 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, 58% 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 liberal studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 52 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 7 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Individualized Studies | 223 |
| General Studies | 44 |
| Humanities | 5 |
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