Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how GMU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in sociology.
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The bachelor's program at GMU was ranked #132 on College Factual's Best Schools for sociology list. It is also ranked #4 in Virginia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, George Mason University handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 32% over the previous year when 31 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 6 students received their master’s degree in sociology from GMU. This makes it the #64 most popular school for sociology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in sociology in 2021, making the school the #40 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of sociology students who receive their bachelor's degree at GMU is $35,119. This is higher than $30,566, which is the national median for all sociology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at GMU, sociology students borrow a median amount of $20,514 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all sociology bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,268.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at George Mason University.
Of the 21 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in sociology from GMU in 2021, 29% were men and 71% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Mason University with a bachelor's in sociology.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 2 |
Black or African American | 3 |
Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
White | 10 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
Other Races | 2 |
Of the 6 students who earned a master's degree in Sociology from GMU in 2020-2021, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from George Mason University with a master's in sociology.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 2 |
Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
White | 2 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
Other Races | 0 |
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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International Relations & National Security | 259 |
Political Science & Government | 217 |
Economics | 202 |
Anthropology | 42 |
Geography & Cartography | 36 |
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