by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. Also, learn how GMU ranks among other schools offering degrees in public policy.
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The bachelor's program at GMU was ranked #20 on College Factual's Best Schools for public policy list.
In 2021, 74 students received their master’s degree in public policy from GMU. This makes it the #13 most popular school for public policy master’s degree candidates in the country.
Graduates of the master's public policy program at GMU make a median salary of $67,617. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all public policy graduates with a master's is $58,341.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public policy majors at George Mason University.
Of the 74 public policy students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from GMU, about 58% were men and 42% 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, 55% 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 public policy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 41 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Administration | 118 |
| Other Public Administration | 8 |
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