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The bachelor's program at JMU was ranked #48 on College Factual's Best Schools for foreign languages & linguistics list. It is also ranked #3 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 47 |
| Best Foreign Languages & Linguistics Schools | 48 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, James Madison University handed out 44 bachelor's degrees in foreign languages & linguistics. This is a decrease of 23% over the previous year when 57 degrees were handed out.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at JMU paid an average of $837 per credit hour in 2022-2023. 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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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 44 foreign languages & linguistics majors earned their bachelor's degree from JMU. Of these graduates, 23% were men and 77% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 61% of 2022 graduates were in 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 foreign languages & linguistics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
JMU does not offer an online option for its foreign languages & linguistics bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the JMU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the foreign languages & linguistics majors at James Madison University.
Foreign Languages & Linguistics 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 |
|---|---|
| Linguistics & Comparative Literature | 44 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 421 |
| Communication & Journalism | 409 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 243 |
| English Language & Literature | 102 |
| History | 69 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.