We've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how JMU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in education.
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JMU was ranked #50 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for education majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country.
In 2021, 295 students received their master’s degree in education from JMU. This makes it the #6 most popular school for education master’s degree candidates in the country.
Education majors graduating with a master's degree from JMU make a median salary of $48,403 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $48,746.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the education majors at James Madison University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 295 students earned a master's degree in education from JMU. About 83% of these graduates were women and the other 17% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 84% of 2021 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 master's in education.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 11 |
Black or African American | 5 |
Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
White | 248 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
Other Races | 14 |
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Special Education | 38 |
Student Counseling | 25 |
Other Education | 16 |
Educational Administration | 12 |
Teacher Education Grade Specific | 10 |
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