by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how JMU ranks among other schools offering degrees in computer & information sciences.
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JMU is in the top 15% of the country for computer & information sciences. In particular, it placed #41 out of 1,619 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Virginia.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, James Madison University conferred 288 bachelor’s degrees in computer & information sciences.
Computer & Information Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from JMU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $96,782 a year. This is higher than $63,974, the median for all majors at JMU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at JMU, computer & information sciences graduates take on a median debt of $21,248 in student loans. This is above $21,218, the typical median for all majors at JMU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,460 | $25,496 |
| Fees | $5,816 | $5,816 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 80% of computer & information sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 20% went to women.
The largest share of computer & information sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at JMU are White. About 71% of graduates 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 | 33 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 204 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 20 |
Among recent graduates, 89% of computer & information sciences master’s degrees went to men and 11% went to women.
The majority of computer & information sciences master’s degree graduates at JMU are White. Approximately 67% of graduates fell into 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 | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the computer & information sciences majors at James Madison University.
This computer & information sciences program at JMU offers the following related majors:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Information Science | 151 |
| Computer Information Systems | 146 |