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Area Studies at George Mason University

If you are interested in studying Area Studies, you may want to check out the program at George Mason University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

George Mason University sits in Fairfax, VA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 10 area studies degrees were granted at George Mason University.

Online & Distance Learning at George Mason University

Distance learning is available at George Mason University. Of 39,766 students, 7,435 (19%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 20,269 (51%) took at least some classes online.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Area Studies graduates at George Mason University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Area Studies graduates at George Mason University are 40% women (4) and 60% men (6).

Area Studies Bachelor’s Program at George Mason University

Among the 8 bachelor’s area studies graduates at George Mason University, 50% were women (4) and 50% were men (4).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Area Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at George Mason University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	7
Two or More Races	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 12% of Area Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at George Mason University, lower than the national average of 44%.*

Area Studies Master’s Program at George Mason University

Of the 2 master’s area studies degrees awarded at George Mason University, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (2).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Area Studies master’s degree recipients at George Mason University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Area Studies Concentrations at George Mason University

This Area Studies program at George Mason University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Middle Eastern Studies	2
Russian Studies	8

Best-Paid Careers for Area Studies Graduates

Those who complete Area Studies program at George Mason University pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for Area Studies majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary	$47,517

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.