by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how JMU compares to other colleges that offer liberal arts general studies.
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JMU is in the top 10% of the country for liberal arts general studies. In particular, it placed #14 out of 1,453 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Virginia.
In the most recent year for which we have data, James Madison University conferred 141 bachelor’s degrees in liberal arts general studies.
Liberal Arts General Studies students who finish a bachelor’s at JMU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $46,503 a year. This is below $63,974, the median for all majors at JMU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at JMU, liberal arts general studies students accumulate a median of $23,250 in student loans. This is higher than $21,218, the typical median for all majors at JMU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown 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, 30% of liberal arts general studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The majority of liberal arts general studies bachelor’s degree graduates at JMU are White. Approximately 69% 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 liberal arts general studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 97 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 13 |
Here are the demographics of the liberal arts general studies majors at James Madison University.
The liberal arts general studies program at JMU breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 141 |
JMU granted 141 completions in liberal arts and sciences/liberal studies in the most recent reporting year — 70% to women and 30% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (69%).