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The bachelor's program at JMU was ranked #110 on College Factual's Best Schools for english language & literature list. It is also ranked #7 in Virginia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, James Madison University handed out 95 bachelor's degrees in english language & literature. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 105 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in english language & literature from JMU. This makes it the #299 most popular school for english language & literature master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at JMU was $837 per credit hour for out-of-state students. 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 95 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in english language & literature from JMU in 2022, 27% were men and 73% 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, 76% 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 english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 72 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 15 |
Online degrees for the JMU english language & literature bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the JMU Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 7 students graduated with a master's degree in english language & literature from JMU. About 14% were men and 86% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at JMU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% 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 master's in english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english language & literature majors at James Madison University.
English Language & Literature 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 |
|---|---|
| Writing Studies | 52 |
| General English Literature | 50 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 421 |
| Communication & Journalism | 409 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 243 |
| History | 69 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 44 |
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