{"id":562,"date":"2024-07-15T14:54:54","date_gmt":"2024-07-15T09:24:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hellouni.org\/blogs\/?p=562"},"modified":"2024-07-15T14:54:56","modified_gmt":"2024-07-15T09:24:56","slug":"exploring-academic-programs-and-majors-at-george-mason-university","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hellouni.org\/blogs\/usa-university\/exploring-academic-programs-and-majors-at-george-mason-university\/","title":{"rendered":"Exploring Academic Programs and Majors at George Mason University"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\">George Mason University is the biggest public research university in Virginia. It has a unique college experience that makes it special. According to U.S. News and World Report, George Mason is ranked No. 1 in Virginia and No. 9 in the nation among public schools for being innovative. This means the university is really good at coming up with new ideas and ways to learn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\">At George Mason, there are over 200 different degrees you can get, plus many minors and certificate programs. This means students can pick and choose what they want to study to fit their future jobs and personal interests. The university&#8217;s programs help students learn what they need to know to be successful in their careers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\">George Mason is also great at helping students graduate. More students finish their degrees here than at many other schools, and it doesn\u2019t matter what their background is or how much money they have. This shows that George Mason cares about all its students and wants everyone to do well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hellouni.org\/blogs\/usa-university\/exploring-academic-programs-and-majors-at-george-mason-university\/#George_Mason_University_Majors\" title=\"George Mason University Majors\">George Mason University Majors<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hellouni.org\/blogs\/usa-university\/exploring-academic-programs-and-majors-at-george-mason-university\/#George_Mason_University_Degrees_Combined_Degrees_and_Programs\" title=\"George Mason University Degrees, Combined Degrees and Programs\">George Mason University Degrees, Combined Degrees and Programs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hellouni.org\/blogs\/usa-university\/exploring-academic-programs-and-majors-at-george-mason-university\/#How_long_does_it_take_to_get_accepted_into_George_Mason_University\" title=\"How long does it take to get accepted into George Mason University?\">How long does it take to get accepted into George Mason University?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hellouni.org\/blogs\/usa-university\/exploring-academic-programs-and-majors-at-george-mason-university\/#Why_pick_George_Mason_University\" title=\"Why pick George Mason University?\">Why pick George Mason University?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hellouni.org\/blogs\/usa-university\/exploring-academic-programs-and-majors-at-george-mason-university\/#What_is_the_international_ranking_of_George_Mason_University\" title=\"What is the international ranking of George Mason University?\">What is the international ranking of George Mason University?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hellouni.org\/blogs\/usa-university\/exploring-academic-programs-and-majors-at-george-mason-university\/#Is_George_Mason_public_or_private\" title=\"Is George Mason public or private?\">Is George Mason public or private?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hellouni.org\/blogs\/usa-university\/exploring-academic-programs-and-majors-at-george-mason-university\/#What_are_some_interesting_facts_about_George_Mason_University\" title=\"What are some interesting facts about George Mason University?\">What are some interesting facts about George Mason University?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"George_Mason_University_Majors\"><\/span>George Mason University Majors<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\">At <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hellouni.org\/university\/george-mason-university\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.hellouni.org\/university\/george-mason-university\">George Mason University<\/a>, there are 16 students for every teacher, so students get a lot of personal attention. Also, about 34.8% of the classes have fewer than 20 students, which makes it easier for students to participate and learn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\">85% of freshmen return for sophomore year. That\u2019s a good sign! They like it here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table has-normal-font-size\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Major<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Percentage<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services<\/td><td>20%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services<\/td><td>13%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Health Professions and Related Programs<\/td><td>8%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Social Sciences<\/td><td>8%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services<\/td><td>8%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Psychology<\/td><td>6%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Biological and Biomedical Sciences<\/td><td>6%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Engineering<\/td><td>5%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities<\/td><td>5%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Visual and Performing Arts<\/td><td>4%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"George_Mason_University_Degrees_Combined_Degrees_and_Programs\"><\/span>George Mason University Degrees, Combined Degrees and Programs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\">George Mason University offers a variety of degrees:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-normal-font-size\">Bachelor&#8217;s<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-normal-font-size\">Post-bachelor&#8217;s certificate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-normal-font-size\">Master&#8217;s<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-normal-font-size\">Post-master&#8217;s certificate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-normal-font-size\">Doctorate &#8211; professional practice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-normal-font-size\">Doctorate &#8211; research\/scholarship<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\">They also have combined-degree programs such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-normal-font-size\">Accounting Accelerated MS\/Accounting BS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-normal-font-size\">Anthropology Accelerated MA\/Anthropology BA<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-normal-font-size\">Applied and Engineering Physics Accelerated MS\/Physics BS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-normal-font-size\">Applied Information Technology Accelerated MS\/Individualized Study BIS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-normal-font-size\">Applied Information Technology Accelerated MS\/Information Technology BS<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\">The university provides accelerated programs in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-normal-font-size wp-block-list\">\n<li>Art Education, Art History, and Arts Management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Biodefense, Biology, and Chemistry<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Civil and Infrastructure Engineering and Communication<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Computational Science, Computer Engineering, and Computer Forensics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\">At George Mason University, students can study a lot of different subjects. Some of the degrees you can get are in Conflict Analysis and Resolution, Curriculum and Instruction, Data Analytics Engineering, Economics, Educational Psychology, Electrical Engineering, and English.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\">You can also choose programs in Environmental Science and Policy, Exercise, Fitness and Health Promotion, foreign languages, Geographic and cartographic Sciences, and geoinformatics and geospatial Intelligence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\">There are also more options, such as degrees in Global Affairs, Graphic Design, Health Informatics, History, Information Security and Assurance, Information Systems, Interdisciplinary Studies, International Commerce and Policy, International Security, and Mathematics.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\">Other subjects include Middle East and Islamic Studies, Music, Operations Research, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Public Administration, Public Health, Public Policy, Sociology, Software Engineering, Special Education, Sports and Recreation Studies, Statistical Science, Systems Engineering, and Telecommunications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\">Fascinating enough? Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hellouni.org\/\">HelloUni<\/a> today for personalized guidance at each step of your application and get your call arranged with the university representor. Oh, and cherry on top, it\u2019s free of cost. What are you waiting for then? Sign in and avail all of it.<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1721033164526\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_to_get_accepted_into_George_Mason_University\"><\/span>How long does it take to get accepted into George Mason University?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>After you send your application to George Mason University, it takes about 6-8 weeks to get a decision. Once you get the decision, you can move forward with your plans.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1721033181520\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_pick_George_Mason_University\"><\/span>Why pick George Mason University?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>George Mason University&#8217;s graduation rate is higher than the national average. All students, regardless of background or income, do well here.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1721033192406\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_international_ranking_of_George_Mason_University\"><\/span>What is the international ranking of George Mason University?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>George Mason University is ranked #503 in Best Global Universities. This ranking is based on how well the school performs in many important areas.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1721033206516\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_George_Mason_public_or_private\"><\/span>Is George Mason public or private?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>George Mason University is a large public university located on a suburban campus in Fairfax, Virginia.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1721033217375\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_some_interesting_facts_about_George_Mason_University\"><\/span>What are some interesting facts about George Mason University?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>George Mason University is the largest public research university covering over 800 acres in Fairfax, Virginia. The school has a diverse student population from over 130 countries.\u00a0George Mason is classified as an R1 research institution, which means it is very strong in research.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>George Mason University is the biggest public research university in Virginia. It has a unique college experience that makes it special. 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