George Mason University Graduate Programs
George Mason University (referred to as GMU) is a Public, 4-years school located in Fairfax, VA. GMU graduate schools offer through Master's, Doctorate, Post-graduate Certificate programs.
The 2023 tuition & fees at George Mason University is $17,446 for Virginia residents and $39,397 for out-of-state students when a student take courses regularly (18 to 21 credit hours per semester). The graduate tuition per credit hour is $710 for Virginia residents and $1,624 for out-of-state students for part-time students. Total 12,035 students have enrolled in graduate programs and, among enrolled students3,589 students enrolled online exclusively.
Graduate Program Key Facts
| Tuition & Fees | $17,446 Residents $39,397 out-of-state |
|---|---|
| Graduate Population | 12,035 |
| Online Graduate Population | 3,589 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| Offered Graduate Degrees | Master's, Doctorate, Post-graduate Certificate |
George Mason University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (1/1/1972 - Current).
Graduate Programs, Number of Completers
GMU offers Master's, Doctorate, Post-graduate Certificate degrees through 228 gradaute programs. Last year, total 4,018 students have earned their degrees/certificate through graduate programs at GMU. Next tables summarize the offered graduate major programs and its sub-programs at GMU.
Master's
| Program | Number of Programs | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Resources and Conservation [+] | 1 | 9 |
| Environmental Science | 1 | 9 |
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies [+] | 1 | 3 |
| Near and Middle Eastern Studies | 1 | 3 |
| Communication and Journalism [+] | 1 | 18 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 1 | 18 |
| Communications Technologies [+] | 1 | 1 |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects | 1 | 1 |
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | 6 | 300 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 1 | 64 |
| Information Technology | 1 | 44 |
| Information Science/Studies | 1 | 13 |
| Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration | 1 | 153 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 1 | 13 |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance | 1 | 13 |
| Education [+] | 8 | 735 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 1 | 290 |
| Educational Leadership and Administration | 1 | 101 |
| Higher Education/Higher Education Administration | 1 | 18 |
| Educational/Instructional Technology | 1 | 12 |
| Special Education and Teaching | 1 | 267 |
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services | 1 | 35 |
| Art Teacher Education | 1 | 11 |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 1 | 1 |
| Engineering [+] | 8 | 125 |
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 1 | 7 |
| Civil Engineering | 1 | 26 |
| Computer Engineering | 1 | 12 |
| Computer Software Engineering | 1 | 26 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 1 | 21 |
| Systems Engineering | 1 | 21 |
| Construction Engineering | 1 | 1 |
| Industrial Engineering | 1 | 11 |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] | 1 | 3 |
| Foreign Languages and Literatures | 1 | 3 |
| Legal Studies [+] | 5 | 56 |
| Programs for Foreign Lawyers | 1 | 38 |
| Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law | 1 | 3 |
| Intellectual Property Law | 1 | 3 |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies (other) | 1 | 2 |
| Legal Professions and Studies (other) | 1 | 10 |
| English Language and Literature [+] | 2 | 49 |
| Creative Writing | 1 | 26 |
| English Literature (British and Commonwealth | 1 | 23 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] | 5 | 67 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 1 | 39 |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology (other) | 1 | 12 |
| Biometry/Biometrics | 1 | 12 |
| Biostatistics | 1 | 3 |
| Bioinformatics | 1 | 1 |
| Mathematics and Statistics [+] | 2 | 14 |
| Mathematics | 1 | 5 |
| Statistics | 1 | 9 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] | 6 | 109 |
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | 1 | 35 |
| Mathematics and Computer Science | 1 | 7 |
| International/Global Studies | 1 | 37 |
| Dispute Resolution | 1 | 0 |
| Data Analytics, General | 1 | 20 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other) | 1 | 10 |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] | 2 | 29 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 1 | 22 |
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science | 1 | 7 |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies [+] | 1 | 3 |
| Philosophy | 1 | 3 |
| Physical Sciences [+] | 4 | 25 |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | 1 | 1 |
| Chemistry | 1 | 8 |
| Geology/Earth Science | 1 | 4 |
| Physics | 1 | 12 |
| Psychology [+] | 3 | 138 |
| Psychology | 1 | 59 |
| Industrial and Organizational Psychology | 1 | 58 |
| Educational Psychology | 1 | 21 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] | 5 | 103 |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | 1 | 1 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 1 | 25 |
| Critical Infrastructure Protection | 1 | 2 |
| Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism | 1 | 31 |
| Forensic Science and Technology | 1 | 44 |
| Human Services [+] | 5 | 260 |
| Public Administration | 1 | 93 |
| Public Policy Analysis | 1 | 84 |
| Health Policy Analysis | 1 | 0 |
| Social Work | 1 | 76 |
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions (other) | 1 | 7 |
| Social Sciences [+] | 8 | 172 |
| Anthropology | 1 | 13 |
| Economics | 1 | 51 |
| Geography | 1 | 4 |
| Geographic Information Science and Cartography | 1 | 4 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 1 | 23 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies (other) | 1 | 64 |
| Political Science and Government | 1 | 5 |
| Sociology | 1 | 8 |
| Visual and Performing Arts [+] | 5 | 66 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 1 | 6 |
| Graphic Design | 1 | 3 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 1 | 7 |
| Music | 1 | 21 |
| Fine and Studio Arts Management | 1 | 29 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | 7 | 257 |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | 1 | 82 |
| Athletic Training/Trainer | 1 | 6 |
| Public Health | 1 | 66 |
| International Public Health/International Health | 1 | 0 |
| Medical Informatics | 1 | 37 |
| Clinical Nutrition/Nutritionist | 1 | 14 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 1 | 52 |
| Business [+] | 6 | 266 |
| Business/Commerce | 1 | 27 |
| Business Administration and Management | 1 | 125 |
| Project Management | 1 | 16 |
| Accounting | 1 | 72 |
| Organizational Behavior Studies | 1 | 14 |
| Real Estate | 1 | 12 |
| History [+] | 1 | 27 |
| History | 1 | 27 |
| Total | 94 | 2,835 |
Doctorate (Research)
| Program | Number of Programs | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Resources and Conservation [+] | 1 | 6 |
| Environmental Science | 1 | 6 |
| Communication and Journalism [+] | 1 | 8 |
| Health Communication | 1 | 8 |
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | 2 | 17 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 1 | 11 |
| Information Technology | 1 | 6 |
| Education [+] | 3 | 34 |
| Education | 1 | 32 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Oth (other) | 1 | 1 |
| Music Teacher Education | 1 | 1 |
| Engineering [+] | 4 | 27 |
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 1 | 3 |
| Civil Engineering | 1 | 8 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 1 | 12 |
| Systems Engineering | 1 | 4 |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] | 1 | 3 |
| Linguistics | 1 | 3 |
| English Language and Literature [+] | 1 | 7 |
| Rhetoric and Composition | 1 | 7 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] | 1 | 1 |
| Humanities/Humanistic Studies | 1 | 1 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] | 5 | 23 |
| Biochemistry | 1 | 3 |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology (other) | 1 | 2 |
| Biometry/Biometrics | 1 | 12 |
| Neuroscience | 1 | 2 |
| Neurobiology and Anatomy | 1 | 4 |
| Mathematics and Statistics [+] | 2 | 9 |
| Mathematics | 1 | 6 |
| Mathematical Statistics and Probability | 1 | 3 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] | 4 | 20 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 1 | 9 |
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | 1 | 5 |
| Mathematics and Computer Science | 1 | 4 |
| Science, Technology and Society | 1 | 2 |
| Physical Sciences [+] | 3 | 20 |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | 1 | 1 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences (other) | 1 | 13 |
| Physics | 1 | 6 |
| Psychology [+] | 1 | 12 |
| Psychology | 1 | 12 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] | 1 | 7 |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | 1 | 7 |
| Human Services [+] | 1 | 7 |
| Public Policy Analysis | 1 | 7 |
| Social Sciences [+] | 3 | 39 |
| Economics | 1 | 27 |
| Political Science and Government | 1 | 8 |
| Sociology | 1 | 4 |
| Visual and Performing Arts [+] | 1 | 7 |
| Music (other) | 1 | 7 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | 3 | 23 |
| Public Health (other) | 1 | 3 |
| Nursing Science | 1 | 1 |
| Nursing Practice | 1 | 19 |
| History [+] | 1 | 6 |
| History | 1 | 6 |
| Total | 39 | 276 |
Doctorate (Practice)
| Program | Number of Programs | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Legal Studies [+] | 1 | 148 |
| Law | 1 | 148 |
| Total | 1 | 148 |
Post-Bachelor's
| Program | Number of Programs | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies [+] | 1 | 3 |
| Women's Studies | 1 | 3 |
| Communication and Journalism [+] | 1 | 2 |
| Technical and Scientific Communication | 1 | 2 |
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | 6 | 9 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 1 | 0 |
| Information Technology | 1 | 2 |
| Information Science/Studies | 1 | 3 |
| Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration | 1 | 0 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 1 | 0 |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance | 1 | 4 |
| Education [+] | 24 | 245 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 1 | 28 |
| Educational Leadership and Administration | 1 | 22 |
| Administration of Special Education | 1 | 0 |
| Higher Education/Higher Education Administration | 1 | 3 |
| International School Administration/Leadership | 1 | 0 |
| Educational/Instructional Technology | 1 | 28 |
| Educational Statistics and Research Methods | 1 | 1 |
| Educational Assessment, Testing, and Measurement | 1 | 2 |
| Special Education and Teaching | 1 | 80 |
| Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented | 1 | 1 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Vision Impairments Including Blindness | 1 | 2 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Autism | 1 | 26 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | 1 | 6 |
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services | 1 | 6 |
| Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching | 1 | 0 |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 1 | 1 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 1 | 13 |
| International Teaching and Learning | 1 | 0 |
| Foreign Language Teacher Education | 1 | 2 |
| Music Teacher Education | 1 | 2 |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 1 | 2 |
| Reading Teacher Education | 1 | 19 |
| Drama and Dance Teacher Education | 1 | 1 |
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor | 1 | 0 |
| Engineering [+] | 5 | 16 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering | 1 | 2 |
| Computer Software Engineering | 1 | 8 |
| Telecommunications Engineering | 1 | 3 |
| Systems Engineering | 1 | 2 |
| Operations Research | 1 | 1 |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] | 1 | 7 |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services (other) | 1 | 7 |
| Work and Family Studies [+] | 1 | 2 |
| Developmental Services Worker | 1 | 2 |
| English Language and Literature [+] | 1 | 4 |
| Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing | 1 | 4 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] | 5 | 74 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 1 | 8 |
| Biomedical Sciences | 1 | 58 |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology (other) | 1 | 5 |
| Bioinformatics | 1 | 3 |
| Conservation Biology | 1 | 0 |
| Mathematics and Statistics [+] | 2 | 2 |
| Applied Mathematics (other) | 1 | 1 |
| Statistics | 1 | 1 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] | 13 | 98 |
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | 1 | 6 |
| Mathematics and Computer Science | 1 | 0 |
| Gerontology | 1 | 1 |
| Science, Technology and Society | 1 | 3 |
| Holocaust and Related Studies | 1 | 5 |
| Cognitive Science | 1 | 0 |
| Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis | 1 | 2 |
| Dispute Resolution | 1 | 1 |
| Computational Science | 1 | 1 |
| Sustainability Studies | 1 | 0 |
| Data Analytics, General | 1 | 17 |
| Business Analytics | 1 | 61 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other) | 1 | 1 |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] | 2 | 3 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 1 | 3 |
| Physical Fitness Technician | 1 | 0 |
| Psychology [+] | 3 | 135 |
| School Psychology | 1 | 13 |
| Applied Psychology | 1 | 2 |
| Applied Behavior Analysis | 1 | 120 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] | 4 | 12 |
| Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management | 1 | 3 |
| Terrorism and Counterterrorism Operations | 1 | 3 |
| Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism | 1 | 4 |
| Forensic Science and Technology | 1 | 2 |
| Human Services [+] | 4 | 7 |
| Public Administration | 1 | 3 |
| Education Policy Analysis | 1 | 1 |
| Health Policy Analysis | 1 | 0 |
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions (other) | 1 | 3 |
| Social Sciences [+] | 3 | 13 |
| Geography | 1 | 10 |
| Geographic Information Science and Cartography | 1 | 3 |
| National Security Policy Studies | 1 | 0 |
| Visual and Performing Arts [+] | 2 | 2 |
| Art/Art Studies | 1 | 2 |
| Visual and Performing Arts (other) | 1 | 0 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | 5 | 25 |
| Public Health | 1 | 12 |
| Medical Informatics | 1 | 2 |
| Clinical Nutrition/Nutritionist | 1 | 1 |
| Nursing Education | 1 | 0 |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing | 1 | 10 |
| Business [+] | 10 | 94 |
| Business Administration and Management | 1 | 19 |
| Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management | 1 | 5 |
| Project Management | 1 | 15 |
| Accounting | 1 | 0 |
| Auditing | 1 | 21 |
| Accounting and Finance | 1 | 10 |
| Accounting and Related Services (other) | 1 | 16 |
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | 1 | 1 |
| Management Information Systems | 1 | 7 |
| Actuarial Science | 1 | 0 |
| History [+] | 1 | 6 |
| History (other) | 1 | 6 |
| Total | 94 | 759 |
Tuition & Fees
For academic year 2022-2023, the graduate tuition & fees of GMU are $17,446 for Virginia residents and $39,397 for other students. The tuition per credit hour for graduate programs is $710 for Virginia residents and $1,624 for other students for part-time students and/or overloaded credit.
| Tuition & Fees | Cost per Credit Hour | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia residents | Out of State | Virginia residents | Out of State | |
| 2019 | $15,138 | $35,724 | $631 | $1,489 |
| 2020 | $15,648 | $36,960 | $652 | $1,540 |
| 2021 | $16,098 | $37,410 | $671 | $1,559 |
| 2022 | $16,644 | $37,956 | $693 | $1,581 |
| 2023 | $17,035 | $38,986 | $710 | $1,624 |
| 2024 | $17,446 | $39,397 | $727 | $1,641 |
Graduate Student Population
At GMU graduate schools, there are total 12,035 graduate students. Among them, 3,589 students have enrolled graduate programs online exclusively. By gender, there are 5,028 men and 7,007 women students at GMU graduate schools. Next table summarizes the graduate student population at GMU.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 12,035 | 5,028 | 7,007 |
| American Indian/Native American | 23 | 9 | 14 |
| Asian | 1,245 | 469 | 776 |
| Black/African American | 1,230 | 419 | 811 |
| Hispanic | 1,035 | 362 | 673 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 12 | 3 | 9 |
| White | 5,157 | 2,037 | 3,120 |
| Two More | 140 | 58 | 82 |
| Un-Known | 744 | 328 | 416 |