by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. See how JMU ranks among other schools offering degrees in general english literature.
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JMU is a solid choice among schools offering general english literature. In particular, it placed #80 out of 678 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #5 in Virginia.
During the most recent reporting year, James Madison University handed out 60 bachelor’s degrees in general english literature.
General English Literature students who finish a bachelor’s at JMU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $47,945 a year. This is lower than $63,974, the median for all majors at JMU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at JMU, general english literature students borrow a median amount of $22,500 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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For the most recent academic year available, 25% of general english literature bachelor’s degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The majority of general english literature bachelor’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 bachelor’s in general english literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 45 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
For the most recent academic year available, 29% of general english literature master’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The largest share of general english literature master’s degree graduates at JMU are White. Approximately 86% 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 general english literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the general english literature majors at James Madison University.
This general english literature program at JMU includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General | 67 |
JMU awarded 67 degrees in english language and literature, general in the latest year of data — 75% to women and 25% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (76%).