by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Find out how JMU compares to other colleges that offer special education.
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For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, James Madison University conferred 21 bachelor’s degrees in special education.
Special Education students who finish a bachelor’s at JMU report a median salary of $53,155 a year. This is below $63,974, the median for all majors at JMU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,460 | $25,496 |
| Fees | $5,816 | $5,816 |
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Among recent graduates, 5% of special education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 95% went to women.
The largest share of special education bachelor’s degree graduates at JMU were 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 special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
All of the 3 students who graduated with a master’s degree in special education from JMU identified as women.
The largest share of special education master’s degree graduates at JMU were White. Approximately 100% 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 special education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the special education majors at James Madison University.
This special education program at JMU includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 24 |
JMU granted 24 degrees in special education and teaching, general in the latest year of data — 96% to women and 4% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (75%).