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English at George Mason University

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.

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).

George Mason University gender breakdown of English Bachelor's degree recipients

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 diversity of English majors at George Mason University

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

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