by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. See how JMU compares to other colleges that offer general psychology.
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JMU is in the top 5% of the country for general psychology. In particular, it placed #35 out of 1,305 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #5 in Virginia.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, James Madison University awarded 298 bachelor’s degrees in general psychology.
General Psychology students who finish a bachelor’s at JMU report a median salary of $50,895 a year. This is below $63,974, the median for all majors at JMU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at JMU, general psychology graduates take on a median debt of $23,000 in student loans. This is higher than $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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Among recent graduates, 16% of general psychology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 84% went to women.
The largest share of general psychology bachelor’s degree graduates at JMU were White. About 76% 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 psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 226 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 23 |
In the most recent graduating class, 50% of general psychology master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of general psychology master’s degree graduates at JMU are White. Roughly 79% 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 psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent academic year available, 17% of general psychology doctoral degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The largest share of general psychology doctoral degree graduates at JMU are White. About 50% 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 doctoral in general psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general psychology majors at James Madison University.
The general psychology program at JMU offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 318 |
JMU awarded 318 degrees in psychology, general in the most recent reporting year — 82% to women and 18% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (75%).