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Economics at George Mason University

George Mason University graduates about 78 economics majors a year, 1% of its graduating class. That puts it 169th of 683 schools we score for economics, a strong program at 67 out of 100. Its current catalog lists 51 undergraduate courses in the field, more than 84% of the schools we've counted. Graduates in the major earn a median $88,000 four years out, 1.06× what the same major pays nationally. Research spending in the field runs about $13 million a year, a rough guide to how many labs and projects undergraduates can join.

67/100Strong#169 of 683 for economics →
Graduates a year781% of the class
Courses in the catalog51more than 84% of schools
Median pay 4 years out$88,0001.06× the same major nationally
Research in the field$13Ma year, NSF
Admit rate87%whole school
SAT middle 50%1140–1350whole school

Around George Mason University

Fountains at GMU
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GMU Center for the Arts - 6
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Final exam day. I give students the option of submitting their final exam online
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George Mason Statue on the Fairfax Campus of George Mason University
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Where economics happens

Named buildings on the campus map: Academic 64 · Dorm 54 · Athletics 5 · Arts 2 · Dining 1 · Library 1.

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Nearby in the economics ranking

  1. Gonzaga University 68
  2. Hofstra University 68
  3. University of Nebraska – Lincoln 68
  4. University of San Francisco 68
  5. Stonehill College 67
  6. Hampden-Sydney College 67
  7. Centre College 67
  8. Rhodes College 67

Other strong majors at George Mason University

How the score works

The score is out of 100 and compares George Mason University with every school we score in economics. It weighs the school's overall strength; how many students graduate in the major and what share of the class they are; research spending in the field (NSF); early pay against the same major nationally; how many courses the catalog lists; and test scores. 80+ is a standout program, 65+ strong, 45+ solid. Sources: US Department of Education (College Scorecard, IPEDS), NSF HERD, each school's current course catalog, OpenStreetMap and Wikimedia Commons.

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