by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how JMU stacks up against peers offering engineering.
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JMU holds a strong position among schools offering engineering. More specifically it was ranked #114 out of 681 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in Virginia.
In the most recent year for which we have data, James Madison University awarded 69 bachelor’s degrees in engineering.
Engineering graduates with a bachelor’s degree from JMU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $77,261 a year. This is higher than $63,974, the median for all majors at JMU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at JMU, engineering students borrow a median amount of $25,000 in student loans. This is higher than $21,218, the typical median for all majors at JMU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown 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, 74% of engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 26% went to women.
The majority of engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at JMU are White. Roughly 81% 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 engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 56 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the engineering majors at James Madison University.
The engineering program at JMU breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Engineering | 69 |