English at George Mason University
If you are interested in studying English, you may want to check out the program at George Mason University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
George Mason University is located in Fairfax, VA.
During the most recent reporting year, 68 english degrees were granted at George Mason University.
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Online Class Availability at George Mason University
Online coursework is an option at George Mason University. Among 39,766 students, 7,435 (19%) studied exclusively online and 20,269 (51%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of English graduates at George Mason University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, English graduates at George Mason University are 78% women (53) and 22% men (15).
English Bachelor’s Program at George Mason University
Among the 68 bachelor’s english graduates at George Mason University, 78% were women (53) and 22% were men (15).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of English bachelor’s degree recipients at George Mason University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 34 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 9 |
| Black / African American | 5 |
| Asian | 12 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 44% of English bachelor’s degree recipients at George Mason University, above the national average of 35%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for English Graduates
Students who finish English program at George Mason University pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for English majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | $88,437 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $77,927 |
| Proofreaders and Copy Markers | $30,503 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.