by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in social sciences at George Mason. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #3 out of 7 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates George Mason highly for social sciences, placing at #134 out of 953 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 134 of 953 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Virginia | 7 of 33 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 20 of 193 |
Here is each degree level offered in social sciences at George Mason, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 419 |
| Master’s | 218 |
| Doctoral | 31 |
| Graduate Certificate | 8 |
This social sciences field at George Mason breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 227 |
| Political Science and Government | 165 |
| Economics | 159 |
| Sociology | 51 |
| Anthropology | 42 |
| Geography and Cartography | 32 |
During the most recent reporting year, George Mason University handed out 218 master’s degrees in social sciences.
George Mason is a solid choice among schools offering social sciences at the master’s level. Its best result was #3 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 3 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 12 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 69 |
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $24,864 | $40,978 |
| Fees | $3,828 | $3,828 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 57% of social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 43% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences master’s degree graduates at George Mason are White. Approximately 59% 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 master’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 22 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 |
| White | 129 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 20 |
| Other Races | 12 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, George Mason University conferred 31 doctoral degrees in social sciences.
George Mason holds a strong position among schools offering social sciences at the doctoral level. Its best result was #3 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 3 |
| Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 8 |
| Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools | 46 |
For the most recent academic year available, 58% of social sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 42% went to women.
The majority of social sciences doctoral degree graduates at George Mason were White. About 52% 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 doctoral in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 2 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, George Mason University awarded 8 graduate certificate degrees in social sciences.
George Mason is not currently ranked for social sciences at the graduate certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 50% of social sciences graduate certificate degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of social sciences graduate certificate degree graduates at George Mason were White. About 100% 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 graduate certificate in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at George Mason. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 419 |