James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA · Public · 20,888 undergraduates
Median earnings after attending
$75K
In-state tuition
$15K
Out-of-state tuition
$32K
Graduation rate
80%
Acceptance rate
72%
Median debt
$16K
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At a glance
| Average net price (published cost of attendance) | $33K |
|---|---|
| SAT average | 1256 |
| ACT composite (median) | 27.0 |
| First-year retention | 92% |
| Median earnings (all enrolled, incl. non-earners) | $62K |
| SAT math (median) | 605 |
| Undergraduate composition | 72% White · 5% Black · 9% Hispanic · 5% Asian |
| Official website | www.jmu.edu/index.shtml |
Figures come from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and describe students who received federal aid. Statistics describe populations, not individuals — use them as one input among many.
Fields of study with published earnings
| Major | median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | $73K | $17K |
| Information Science/Studies. | $70K | $19K |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | $66K | $16K |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $65K | $20K |
| Engineering, General. | $64K | $23K |
| Accounting and Related Services. | $61K | $20K |
| Systems Science and Theory. | $57K | $21K |
| Economics. | $53K | $16K |
| Mathematics. | $52K | $18K |
| Marketing. | $50K | $18K |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $49K | $15K |
| International Business. | $46K | — |
Compare with similar colleges in — VA
| College | In-state tuition | Graduation rate | Median debt | median earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Virginia Community College | $6K | — | $6K | $57K |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | $16K | 86% | $19K | $89K |
| George Mason University | $14K | 66% | $14K | $80K |
| Virginia Commonwealth University | $17K | 65% | $15K | $64K |
| University of Virginia-Main Campus | $22K | 94% | $14K | $96K |
| Old Dominion University | $13K | 43% | $15K | $60K |
| Tidewater Community College | $6K | — | $6K | $42K |
| William & Mary | $26K | 88% | $15K | $83K |
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