by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at JMU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 11 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates JMU as a strong choice for public administration, coming in at #32 out of 255 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Administration Schools | 32 of 255 |
| Best Public Administration Schools in Virginia | 3 of 7 |
| Best Public Administration Schools in the Southeast Region | 5 of 75 |
The table below lists every degree level available for public administration at JMU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 46 |
| Master’s | 9 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, James Madison University awarded 46 bachelor’s degrees in public administration.
JMU is in the top 10% of the country for public administration at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 11 schools by College Factual.
Public Administration graduates with a bachelor’s degree from JMU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $57,994 a year. This is lower than $63,974, the median for all majors at JMU.
To complete a bachelor’s at JMU, public administration students accumulate a median of $19,500 in student loans. This is lower 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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Among recent graduates, 54% of public administration bachelor’s degrees went to men and 46% went to women.
The largest share of public administration bachelor’s degree graduates at JMU are White. Approximately 80% 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 public administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at JMU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Public Administration | 9 |
