Area Studies at George Mason University
Every area studies school has its own distinct culture and strengths. We've pulled together some statistics and other details to help you see how the area studies program at George Mason University stacks up to those at other schools.GMU is located in Fairfax, Virginia and has a total student population of 38,541.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Area Studies section at the bottom of this page.
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GMU Area Studies Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in Area Studies
- Master’s Degree in Area Studies
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GMU Area Studies Rankings
Area Studies Student Demographics at GMU
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the area studies majors at George Mason University.
GMU Area Studies Master’s Program
In the area studies master's program at this school, racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of degree recipients. That is 10% better than the national average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from George Mason University with a master's in area studies.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Concentrations Within Area Studies
The following area studies concentations are available at George Mason University. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at George Mason University. A concentration may not be available for your level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Near & Middle Eastern Studies | 3 |
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Careers That Area Studies Grads May Go Into
A degree in area studies can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for VA, the home state for George Mason University.
| Occupation | Jobs in VA | Average Salary in VA |
|---|---|---|
| Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Professors | 260 | $76,950 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Lucien Dalarun under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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