by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at George Mason. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #3 out of 10 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 music, coming in at #47 out of 416 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Schools | 47 of 416 |
| Best Music Schools in Virginia | 4 of 11 |
| Best Music Schools in the Southeast Region | 8 of 98 |
The following degree levels are available for music at George Mason, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 35 |
| Master’s | 17 |
| Doctoral | 5 |
During the most recent reporting year, George Mason University conferred 35 bachelor’s degrees in music.
George Mason holds a strong position among schools offering music at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 10 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 3 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 7 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 32 |
Music majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from George Mason earn a median of $44,439 a year. This is lower than $79,668, the median for all majors at George Mason.
To complete a bachelor’s at George Mason, music graduates take on a median debt of $24,048 in student loans. This is higher 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 |
Learn more about George Mason tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 69% of music bachelor’s degrees went to men and 31% went to women.
The largest share of music bachelor’s degree graduates at George Mason were White. Approximately 54% 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 music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
George Mason granted 35 bachelor’s degrees in music performance, general in the latest year of data — 31% to women and 69% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (54%).
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 Music | 17 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Music | 5 |
