by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how JMU ranks among other schools offering degrees in international relations.
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The bachelor's program at JMU was ranked #64 on College Factual's Best Schools for international relations list. It is also ranked #6 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best International Relations & National Security Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 55 |
| Best International Relations & National Security Schools | 64 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, James Madison University handed out 82 bachelor's degrees in international relations & national security. This is an increase of 5% over the previous year when 78 degrees were handed out.
International Relations majors who earn their bachelor's degree from JMU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $44,667 a year. This is higher than $37,507, which is the national median for all international relations bachelor's degree recipients.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the international relations program at JMU is $533 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at JMU paid an average of $837 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $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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For the most recent academic year available, 35% of international relations bachelor's degrees went to men and 65% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% 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 international relations.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 55 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
JMU does not offer an online option for its international relations 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 international relations majors at James Madison University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 127 |
| Economics | 85 |
| Geography & Cartography | 65 |
| Sociology | 37 |
| Anthropology | 25 |
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