by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in political science & government at George Mason. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 4 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks George Mason as a strong choice for political science & government, coming in at #80 out of 681 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 80 of 681 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools in Virginia | 4 of 22 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools in the Southeast Region | 12 of 151 |
Here is each degree level offered in political science & government at George Mason, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 144 |
| Master’s | 18 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, George Mason University conferred 18 master’s degrees in political science & government.
George Mason holds a strong position among schools offering political science & government at the master’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
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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Among recent graduates, 67% of political science & government master’s degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The largest share of political science & government master’s degree graduates at George Mason were White. Roughly 33% 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 political science & government.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
George Mason granted 18 master’s completions in political science and government, general in the latest year of data — 33% to women and 67% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (33%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, George Mason University conferred 3 doctoral degrees in political science & government.
George Mason has not been ranked for political science & government at the doctoral level.
In the most recent graduating class, 67% of political science & government doctoral degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The majority of political science & government doctoral degree graduates at George Mason were White. About 67% 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 political science & government.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
George Mason conferred 3 doctoral completions in political science and government, general in the most recent reporting year — 33% to women and 67% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (67%).
Undergraduate study is also available at George Mason. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Political Science & Government | 144 |