by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at George Mason. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 11 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, George Mason as a strong choice for public administration, placing at #20 out of 255 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Administration Schools | 20 of 255 |
| Best Public Administration Schools in Virginia | 2 of 7 |
| Best Public Administration Schools in the Southeast Region | 4 of 75 |
The following degree levels are granted in public administration at George Mason, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 36 |
| Master’s | 60 |
| Graduate Certificate | 4 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, George Mason University conferred 36 bachelor’s degrees in public administration.
George Mason is among the very best schools in the country for public administration at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 11 schools by College Factual.
Public Administration students who finish a bachelor’s at George Mason report a median salary of $79,329 a year. This is below $79,668, the median for all majors at George Mason.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at George Mason, public administration students accumulate a median of $20,106 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, 50% of public administration bachelor’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of public administration bachelor’s degree graduates at George Mason are White. Roughly 36% 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 public administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 1 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at George Mason. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Public Administration | 60 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Public Administration | 4 |
