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JMU is in the top 10% of the country for computer & information sciences. More specifically it was ranked #68 out of 798 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools | 68 |
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 78 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, James Madison University handed out 260 bachelor's degrees in computer & information sciences. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 278 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 11 students received their master’s degree in computer & information sciences from JMU. This makes it the #427 most popular school for computer & information sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at JMU paid an average of $837 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $263 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,914 | $25,128 |
| Fees | $5,662 | $5,662 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,254 | $1,254 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,584 | $12,584 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,560 | $4,560 |
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Of the 260 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in computer & information sciences from JMU in 2022, 80% were men and 20% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at JMU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 65% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from James Madison University with a bachelor's in computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 31 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 170 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 22 |
JMU does not offer an online option for its computer & information sciences bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the JMU Online Learning page.
Of the 13 students who earned a master's degree in Computer & Information Sciences from JMU in 2021-2022, 77% were men and 23% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 77% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from James Madison University with a master's in computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the computer & information sciences majors at James Madison University.
Computer & Information Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Information Science | 155 |
| Computer Information Systems | 118 |
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