by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how JMU stacks up against peers offering foreign languages & linguistics.
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JMU holds a strong position among schools offering foreign languages & linguistics. In particular, it placed #29 out of 366 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Virginia.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, James Madison University awarded 33 bachelor’s degrees in foreign languages & linguistics.
Foreign Languages & Linguistics majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from JMU earn a median of $52,582 a year. This is lower than $63,974, the median for all majors at JMU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at JMU, foreign languages & linguistics students borrow a median amount of $18,398 in student loans. This is below $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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Among recent graduates, 30% of foreign languages & linguistics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The largest share of foreign languages & linguistics bachelor’s degree graduates at JMU are White. Approximately 64% 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 foreign languages & linguistics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the foreign languages & linguistics majors at James Madison University.
This foreign languages & linguistics program at JMU breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Linguistics & Literature | 33 |