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International relations at George Mason University

George Mason University graduates about 143 international relations majors a year, 2% of its graduating class. That puts it 39th of 269 schools we score for international relations, a strong program at 79 out of 100. Graduates in the major earn a median $69,000 four years out, about the national figure for the same major. Research spending in the field runs about $6 million a year, a rough guide to how many labs and projects undergraduates can join.

79/100Strong#39 of 269 for international relations →
Graduates a year1432% of the class
Median pay 4 years out$69,0001.02× the same major nationally
Research in the field$6Ma year, NSF
Admit rate87%whole school
SAT middle 50%1180–1360whole 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 international relations happens

Buildings on campus that fit the field: Ángel Cabrera Global Center.

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 international relations ranking

  1. Syracuse University 80
  2. University of California San Diego 80
  3. Fairfield University 79
  4. Boston University 79
  5. United States Military Academy at West Point 78
  6. Michigan State University 78
  7. Occidental College 78
  8. The Ohio State University 77

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 international relations. It weighs what graduates earn four years out against the same major nationally (25%), research spending in the field (20%, NSF), how many undergraduate courses the department lists (20%), the student body's test scores (20%) and the size of the program (15%, capped so size alone can't win). 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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