by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in economics at George Mason. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 1 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, George Mason highly for economics, coming in at #158 out of 471 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Schools | 158 of 471 |
| Best Economics Schools in Virginia | 7 of 11 |
| Best Economics Schools in the Southeast Region | 22 of 70 |
The following degree levels are available for economics at George Mason, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 78 |
| Master’s | 54 |
| Doctoral | 25 |
| Graduate Certificate | 2 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, George Mason University handed out 54 master’s degrees in economics.
George Mason is among the very best schools in the country for economics at the master’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 1 |
| Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 10 |
| Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools | 66 |
The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $24,864 | $40,978 |
| Fees | $3,828 | $3,828 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 76% of economics master’s degrees went to men and 24% went to women.
The majority of economics master’s degree graduates at George Mason were White. Approximately 61% 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 economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 5 |
During the most recent reporting year, George Mason University conferred 25 doctoral degrees in economics.
George Mason ranks competitively among schools offering economics at the doctoral level. Its best result was #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 2 |
| Best Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 6 |
| Best Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools | 41 |
In the most recent graduating class, 64% of economics doctoral degrees went to men and 36% went to women.
The largest share of economics doctoral degree graduates at George Mason are White. About 48% 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 economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 2 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, George Mason University awarded 2 graduate certificate degrees in economics.
George Mason is not currently ranked for economics at the graduate certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 50% of economics graduate certificate degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of economics graduate certificate degree graduates at George Mason were White. Approximately 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 economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at George Mason. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Economics | 78 |