General Business & Commerce at George Mason University
If you plan to study General Business & Commerce, consider the program at George Mason University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
George Mason University is located in Fairfax, VA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 1,005 general business & commerce graduations were recorded 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%) studied exclusively online and 20,269 (51%) took at least some classes online.
General Business & Commerce Rankings at George Mason University
These rankings give you a sense of how George Mason University’s General Business & Commerce program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #2 of 11 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #2 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #4 of 138 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #31 of 567 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #88 of 135 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #362 of 561 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #2 of 11 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #2 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #4 of 138 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #31 of 567 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #88 of 135 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #362 of 561 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for General Business & Commerce graduates at George Mason University, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, General Business & Commerce graduates at George Mason University are 49% women (495) and 51% men (510).
General Business & Commerce Bachelor’s Program at George Mason University
Among the 974 bachelor’s general business & commerce graduates at George Mason University, 49% were women (479) and 51% were men (495).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Business & Commerce bachelor’s degree recipients at George Mason University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 269 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 153 |
| Black / African American | 99 |
| Asian | 294 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 38 |
| International (Nonresident) | 88 |
| Unknown | 32 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 60% of General Business & Commerce bachelor’s degree recipients at George Mason University, higher than the national average of 37%.*
General Business & Commerce Master’s Program at George Mason University
Among the 31 master’s general business & commerce graduates at George Mason University, 52% were women (16) and 48% were men (15).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Business & Commerce master’s degree recipients at George Mason University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 6 |
| International (Nonresident) | 11 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 32% of General Business & Commerce master’s degree recipients at George Mason University, above the national average of 28%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for General Business & Commerce Graduates
Those who complete General Business & Commerce program at George Mason University work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-paying careers for General Business & Commerce majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling | $170,172 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Biofuels Production Managers | $164,096 |
| Geothermal Production Managers | $160,381 |
| Administrative Services Managers | $158,084 |
| Facilities Managers | $157,669 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $156,089 |
| General and Operations Managers | $149,694 |
| Biomass Power Plant Managers | $146,025 |
| Chief Executives | $138,534 |
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.