by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in psychology at George Mason. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 13 schools (Master’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 psychology, coming in at #25 out of 1,523 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Schools | 25 of 1,523 |
| Best Psychology Schools in Virginia | 2 of 38 |
| Best Psychology Schools in the Southeast Region | 5 of 328 |
The following degree levels are offered in psychology at George Mason, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 351 |
| Master’s | 131 |
| Doctoral | 16 |
| Graduate Certificate | 106 |
The psychology field at George Mason covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 409 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 195 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, George Mason University handed out 131 master’s degrees in psychology.
George Mason is among the very best schools in the country for psychology at the master’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 13 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 1 |
| Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 2 |
| Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools | 6 |
Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown 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, 21% of psychology master’s degrees went to men and 79% went to women.
The largest share of psychology master’s degree graduates at George Mason are White. About 51% 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 psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 21 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 67 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 8 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, George Mason University conferred 16 doctoral degrees in psychology.
George Mason holds a strong position among schools offering psychology at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #2 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 2 |
| Best Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 4 |
| Best Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools | 18 |
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of psychology doctoral degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of psychology doctoral degree graduates at George Mason are White. About 56% 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 psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
During the most recent reporting year, George Mason University conferred 106 graduate certificate degrees in psychology.
George Mason is among the very best schools in the country for psychology at the graduate certificate level. Its best result was #1 out of 16 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
For the most recent academic year available, 5% of psychology graduate certificate degrees went to men and 95% went to women.
The largest share of psychology graduate certificate degree graduates at George Mason were White. Roughly 56% 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 psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 59 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 8 |
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 Psychology | 351 |