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James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA · Public · General
James Madison University is a public institution in Harrisonburg, VA. With a 76% admission rate and 1,320 combined SAT (75th percentile). Enrolls 20,497 students, offers 43 programs with earnings data, and has a 81% completion rate. Earnings are weighted by the number of graduates reporting in each program to reflect the typical student outcome. Payback period estimates how many years of earnings it takes to recoup total degree cost using net price after financial aid.
Admission Rate
76%
SAT Combined (75th)
1,320
Enrollment
20,497
Completion Rate
81%
Cost of Attendance
$30,213
In-State Tuition
$13,576
Out-of-State Tuition
$30,790
Programs
43
1-Year vs 5-Year Earnings — 43 Programs
STEMEngineeringHealthBusinessLiberal ArtsOtherCost ($30K)
Showing 43 of 43 programs
| Compare | # | Program ⇕ | Credential ⇕ | 1yr Earnings ↓ | 5yr Earnings ⇕ | Cost ⇕ | ROI ⇕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $81,761 | $109,603 | $30,213 | 2.7x | |
| 2 | Information Science/StudiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $80,173 | $111,126 | $30,213 | 2.7x | |
| 3 | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $76,490 | $79,692 | $30,213 | 2.5x | |
| 4 | Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $71,563 | $88,619 | $30,213 | 2.4x | |
| 5 | Engineering, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $71,176 | $88,212 | $30,213 | 2.4x | |
| 6 | Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $67,849 | $113,644 | $30,213 | 2.2x | |
| 7 | Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $65,931 | $82,511 | $30,213 | 2.2x | |
| 8 | Systems Science and TheoryBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $65,683 | $101,452 | $30,213 | 2.2x | |
| 9 | EconomicsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $62,286 | $96,390 | $30,213 | 2.1x | |
| 10 | MarketingBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $61,692 | $85,936 | $30,213 | 2.0x | |
| 11 | MathematicsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $58,810 | $82,836 | $30,213 | 1.9x | |
| 12 | Science, Technology and SocietyBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $54,235 | $80,699 | $30,213 | 1.8x | |
| 13 | Health and Medical Administrative ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $53,913 | $74,897 | $30,213 | 1.8x | |
| 14 | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $49,408 | $53,680 | $30,213 | 1.6x | |
| 15 | Public AdministrationBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $48,396 | $69,552 | $30,213 | 1.6x | |
| 16 | Geological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $48,118 | $56,834 | $30,213 | 1.6x | |
| 17 | Hospitality Administration/ManagementBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $46,915 | $65,319 | $30,213 | 1.6x | |
| 18 | ChemistryBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $45,799 | — | $30,213 | 1.5x | |
| 19 | Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and ServicesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $45,122 | $62,734 | $30,213 | 1.5x | |
| 20 | Geography and CartographyBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $45,094 | $60,642 | $30,213 | 1.5x | |
| 21 | International Relations and National Security StudiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $44,667 | $66,783 | $30,213 | 1.5x | |
| 22 | Communication and Media StudiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $42,769 | $66,067 | $30,213 | 1.4x | |
| 23 | Political Science and GovernmentBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $42,128 | $68,443 | $30,213 | 1.4x | |
| 24 | BiotechnologyBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $41,832 | — | $30,213 | 1.4x | |
| 25 | Legal Research and Advanced Professional StudiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $40,966 | $60,571 | $30,213 | 1.4x |
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