Liberal Arts General Studies at George Mason University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Liberal Arts General Studies, consider 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 in Fairfax, VA.
During the most recent reporting year, 390 liberal arts general studies graduations were recorded 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.
Liberal Arts General Studies Rankings at George Mason University
Use these rankings to compare George Mason University’s Liberal Arts General Studies program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #3 of 31 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #4 of 389 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #17 of 1,453 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #24 of 37 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #341 of 421 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1135 of 1,495 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #3 of 31 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #4 of 389 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #17 of 1,453 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #24 of 37 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #341 of 421 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1135 of 1,495 |
Earnings for Liberal Arts General Studies Graduates from George Mason University
Graduates of George Mason University’s Liberal Arts General Studies program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $34,587 |
| 2 years | $34,769 |
| 3 years | $46,608 |
| 4 years | $53,166 |
| 5 years | $59,124 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Liberal Arts General Studies graduates from George Mason University earn a median of $53,166, compared with $79,668 for all George Mason University graduates — about 33% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Liberal Arts General Studies graduates from George Mason University comes in at $24,500.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Liberal Arts General Studies graduates at George Mason University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Liberal Arts General Studies graduates at George Mason University are 53% women (205) and 47% men (185).
Liberal Arts General Studies Bachelor’s Program at George Mason University
Of the 383 bachelor’s liberal arts general studies graduates at George Mason University, 52% were women (200) and 48% were men (183).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Liberal Arts General Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at George Mason University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 139 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 74 |
| Black / African American | 55 |
| Asian | 72 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 19 |
| International (Nonresident) | 12 |
| Unknown | 11 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 58% of Liberal Arts General Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at George Mason University, higher than the national average of 43%.*
Liberal Arts General Studies Doctoral Program at George Mason University
Of the 7 doctoral liberal arts general studies degrees awarded at George Mason University, 71% were women (5) and 29% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Liberal Arts General Studies doctoral degree recipients at George Mason University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
Minority students account for 57% of Liberal Arts General Studies doctoral degree recipients at George Mason University, higher than the national average of 32%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Liberal Arts General Studies Concentrations at George Mason University
The Liberal Arts General Studies program at George Mason University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 101 |
| General Studies | 136 |
| Humanities | 7 |
| Individualized Studies | 146 |
Top-Paying Careers for Liberal Arts General Studies Graduates
Those who complete Liberal Arts General Studies program at George Mason University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Liberal Arts General Studies majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | $68,967 |
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.