General Studies at George Mason University
If you plan to study General 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.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 136 general studies degrees were granted at George Mason University.
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Online Class Availability at George Mason University
Many students take online classes 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
The following sections describe the diversity of General Studies graduates at George Mason University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, General Studies graduates at George Mason University are 16% women (22) and 84% men (114).
General Studies Bachelor’s Program at George Mason University
Among the 136 bachelor’s general studies graduates at George Mason University, 16% were women (22) and 84% were men (114).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at George Mason University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 37 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 18 |
| Black / African American | 21 |
| Asian | 44 |
| Two or More Races | 8 |
| Unknown | 8 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 67% of General Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at George Mason University, above the national average of 40%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for General Studies Graduates
Students who finish General Studies program at George Mason University go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying careers for 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.