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. Find out how JMU stacks up against peers offering english language & literature.
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JMU holds a strong position among schools offering english language & literature. Specifically, it ranked #90 out of 783 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #5 in Virginia.
During the most recent reporting year, James Madison University awarded 106 bachelor’s degrees in english language & literature.
English Language & Literature majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from JMU report a median salary of $55,142 a year. This is below $63,974, the median for all majors at JMU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at JMU, english language & literature students accumulate a median of $22,607 in student loans. This is above $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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For the most recent academic year available, 29% of english language & literature bachelor’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The majority of english language & literature bachelor’s degree graduates at JMU were White. Approximately 75% 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 english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 79 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Among recent graduates, 25% of english language & literature master’s degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The majority of english language & literature master’s degree graduates at JMU are White. Roughly 75% 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 english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Here are the demographics of the english language & literature majors at James Madison University.
This english language & literature program at JMU offers the following related majors:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General English Literature | 67 |
| Writing Studies | 51 |