by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at George Mason. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #4 out of 36 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 psychology, coming in at #29 out of 1,514 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Schools | 29 of 1,514 |
| Best Psychology Schools in Virginia | 3 of 38 |
| Best Psychology Schools in the Southeast Region | 7 of 327 |
The following degree levels are offered in psychology at George Mason, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 351 |
| Master’s | 131 |
| Doctoral | 16 |
| Graduate Certificate | 106 |
The psychology field at George Mason covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 409 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 195 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, George Mason University awarded 351 bachelor’s degrees in psychology.
George Mason is in the top 10% of the country for psychology at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #4 out of 36 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 4 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 9 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 43 |
Psychology graduates with a bachelor’s degree from George Mason report a median salary of $79,040 a year. This is lower than $79,668, the median for all majors at George Mason.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at George Mason, psychology graduates take on a median debt of $21,000 in student loans. This is lower 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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In the most recent graduating class, 22% of psychology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 78% went to women.
The largest share of psychology bachelor’s degree graduates at George Mason were White. Approximately 38% 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 psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 48 |
| Black or African American | 35 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 85 |
| White | 134 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 19 |
| Other Races | 30 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at George Mason. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Psychology | 131 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Psychology | 16 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Psychology | 106 |
