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GMU was ranked #26 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for geography majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #3 in Virginia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, George Mason University handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in geography. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 21 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 4 students received their master’s degree in geography from GMU. This makes it the #41 most popular school for geography master’s degree candidates in the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geography majors at George Mason University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 20 students earned a bachelor's degree in geography from GMU. About 25% of these graduates were women and the other 75% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 85% 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 geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 4 geography majors earned their master's degree from GMU. Of these graduates, 75% were men and 25% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at GMU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% 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 master's in geography.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geographic Information Science | 3 |
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