Rankings
How every major ranking places George Mason University. Lower is better.
Strongest subjects in the QS subject rankings (2025):
Postgraduate courses by field
Number of courses and typical yearly tuition for international students.
| Field | Courses | Typical fee | Courses in Course Explorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education & teaching | 35 | $14,580 | See → |
| Computer science & data technology | 22 | $28,278 | See → |
| Humanities & languages | 17 | $28,278 | See → |
| Natural sciences | 16 | $28,278 | See → |
| Social sciences | 16 | $28,278 | See → |
| Law, politics & governance | 14 | $28,278 | See → |
| Public health & allied health | 13 | $28,278 | See → |
| Arts, design & creative studies | 11 | $28,278 | See → |
| Business & management | 10 | $28,278 | See → |
| Engineering & technology | 7 | $28,278 | See → |
| Life sciences & biotechnology | 7 | $28,278 | See → |
| Economics, finance & accounting | 6 | $28,278 | See → |
| Psychology | 3 | $23,724 | See → |
| Environment, sustainability & agriculture | 2 | $28,278 | See → |
Costs and entry
1 course mentions scholarships. 1 publishes an application deadline for international students.
Jobs after studying at George Mason University
The job market for George Mason University's biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in the US.
Questions students ask
How much does a postgraduate course at George Mason University cost?
Typical tuition for international students is about $28,278 a year; half of George Mason University's postgraduate courses with a published fee cost between $21,600 and $28,278. Most courses last 2 years. Fees vary by field: computer science & data technology courses are typically $28,278, education & teaching $14,580.
How is George Mason University ranked?
George Mason University is ranked #401–500 by Times Higher Education (2026) and #201–300 by ARWU (2025) in the world. Its strongest QS subjects include Earth & Marine Sciences (#201–250) and Geology (#201–250).
What IELTS score does George Mason University need for a postgraduate course?
Most postgraduate courses (10 of the 18 that list it) ask for IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0.
How many postgraduate courses does George Mason University offer?
177 postgraduate courses across 14 fields; the largest are education & teaching (35), computer science & data technology (22) and humanities & languages (17).
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Updated 21 September 2026. Courses and fees from George Mason University's own course pages; fees converted to US dollars. Rankings: Times Higher Education 2026, ARWU 2025, QS subject rankings 2025.