by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at George Mason. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #7 out of 11 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, George Mason highly for economics, coming in at #156 out of 471 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Schools | 156 of 471 |
| Best Economics Schools in Virginia | 7 of 11 |
| Best Economics Schools in the Southeast Region | 21 of 70 |
The following degree levels are available for economics at George Mason, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 78 |
| Master’s | 54 |
| Doctoral | 25 |
| Graduate Certificate | 2 |
During the most recent reporting year, George Mason University awarded 78 bachelor’s degrees in economics.
George Mason ranks competitively among schools offering economics at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #7 out of 11 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 7 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 20 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 150 |
Economics majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from George Mason report a median salary of $82,166 a year. This is higher than $79,668, the median for all majors at George Mason.
To complete a bachelor’s at George Mason, economics students borrow a median amount of $21,500 in student loans. This is lower than $23,529, the typical median for all majors at George Mason.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,510 | $34,860 |
| Fees | $3,828 | $3,828 |
Read more about George Mason tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 76% of economics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 24% went to women.
The largest share of economics bachelor’s degree graduates at George Mason are White. Approximately 35% 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 economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 6 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at George Mason. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Economics | 54 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Economics | 25 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Economics | 2 |
