George Mason University is an innovative and entrepreneurial Tier 1 research institution with global distinction in a range of academic fields. Located just outside of Washington, D.C., our beautiful 677-acre residential campus boasts a diverse student population. Over 6,200 students live on campus in over 40 residence halls. As the largest public research institution in Virginia, Mason enrolls more than 38,000 students in over 210 degree programs at the undergraduate, master’s, doctoral, and professional levels. Students at all levels are routinely recognized with national and international scholarships and awards. Faculty members have received some of academia’s highest honors, including twice winning the Nobel Prize in Economics. Our connection to the D.C. area results in engaged and dedicated faculty members who are at the top of their respective fields. This connectivity extends to our students, who take advantage of our unparalleled internship and research opportunities, and who secure careers at national and international companies and organizations, ranging from National Geographic and the Smithsonian Institution to the CIA and the White House. Many of our innovative degree programs are the first of their kind, including the first Ph.D. program in biodefense, the first D.C.-based undergraduate program in Conflict Analysis and Resolution, the first dedicated Cybersecurity Engineering program in the region, and one of the most innovative performing arts management programs in the United States. Mason is at the forefront of the emerging field of biotechnology, is a leader in the performing arts, and holds a preeminent position in the fields of economics, electronic journalism, and history.
Subject | Rank |
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Subject | Rank |
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Law | 28 |
Atmospheric Science | 45 |
Economics | 76-100 |
Education | 76-100 |
Public Administration | 76-100 |
Communication | 101-150 |
Business Administration | 101-150 |
Transportation Science & Technology | 151-200 |
Undergraduate Programs |
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Accounting |
Anthropology |
Applied Computer Science |
Applied Statistics Uate Certificate |
Art and Visual Technology |
Art History |
Astronomy |
Athletic Training |
Bioengineering |
Biology |
Chemistry |
Civil and Infrastructure Engineering |
Communication |
Community Health |
Computational and Data Sciences |
Computer Engineering |
Computer Game Design |
Computer Science |
Conflict Analysis and Resolution |
Criminology, Law and Society |
Dance |
Data Analysis |
Earth Science |
Economics |
Electrical Engineering |
English |
Environmental and Sustainability Studies |
Environmental Science |
Film and Video Studies |
Finance |
Foreign Languages |
Geography |
Geology |
Global and Environmental Change |
Global Affairs |
Government and International Politics |
Health, Fitness, and Recreation Resources |
Health Administration |
History |
Information Security and Assurance |
Information Systems |
Information Systems and Operations Management |
Information Technology |
Integrative Studies |
Latin American Studies |
Management |
Marketing |
Mathematics |
Medical Technology |
Music |
Neuroscience |
Nursing |
Philosophy |
Physical Education |
Physics |
Psychology |
Public Administration |
Public Health Minor |
Religious Studies |
Russian and Eurasian Studies |
Social Work |
Sociology |
Software Engineering |
Systems Engineering/Telecommunications, Accelerated Ms |
Telecommunications, Accelerated Ms |
Theater |
Tourism and Events Management |
Graduate Programs |
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Accounting |
Advanced Biomedical Sciences |
Anthropology |
Anthropology |
Applied and Engineering Physics |
Applied Behavior Analysis |
Applied Information Technology |
Art and Visual Technology |
Arts Management |
Art Education |
Art History |
Biodefense |
Bioinformatics and Computational Biology |
Bioinformatics Management |
Biology |
Biomedical Sciences |
Business Administration, MBA |
Chemistry |
Civil and Infrastructure Engineering |
Communication |
Community College Education |
Computational Science |
Computer Engineering |
Computer Science |
Conflict Analysis and Resolution |
Conflict Analysis and Resolution, Phd |
Counseling and Development |
Creative Writing |
Criminology, Law and Society |
Curriculum and Instruction |
Dance |
Earth Systems Science |
Economics |
Economics |
Educational Psychology |
Education Leadership |
Electrical and Computer Engineering, Phd |
Electrical and Computer Engineering |
Electrical Engineering |
English |
English with A Concentration In Linguistics |
Environmental Science and Policy |
Epidemiology and Biostatistics |
Epidemiology and Biostatistics |
Executive MBA |
Exercise, Fitness, and Health Promotion |
Foreign Languages |
Forensic Science |
Geographic and Cartographic Sciences |
Geoinformatics and Geospatial Intelligence |
Geotechnical, Construction, and Structural Engineering, |
Global Affairs |
Global Affairs |
Global Health |
Graphic Design |
Health and Medical Policy |
Health and Medical Policy |
Health Systems Management |
History |
History |
History Of Decorative Arts |
Information Security and Assurance |
Information Systems |
Information Technology Engineer |
Information Technology Interdisciplinary |
Interdisciplinary Studiesis |
Interdisciplinary Studiesis – Computational Social Science Concentration |
International Commerce and Policy |
Management Of Secure Information Systems |
Management Of Secure Information Systems |
Mathematics |
Mathematics and Statistical Science |
Middle East and Islamic Studies |
Music |
Musical Arts |
Nursing |
Operations Research |
Operations Research and Statistical Science |
Organization Development and Knowledge Management |
Peace Operations |
Philosophy |
Physics |
Political Science |
Political Science |
Psychology |
Psychology with A Concentration In Biopsychology |
Public Administration |
Public Administration |
Public Health |
Public Policy |
Real Estate Development |
Senior Housing Administration |
Social Work |
Sociology |
Sociology |
Software Engineering |
Special Education |
Sport and Recreation Studies |
Statistical Science |
Systems Engineering |
Systems Engineering and Operations Research |
Taxation |
Technology Management |
Telecommunications |
Telecommunications Policy |
Theater |
Transportation Policy, Operations, and Logistics |