by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at JMU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 14 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates JMU highly for accounting, placing at #35 out of 1,049 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Schools | 35 of 1,049 |
| Best Accounting Schools in Virginia | 3 of 18 |
| Best Accounting Schools in the Southeast Region | 7 of 239 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in accounting at JMU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 96 |
| Master’s | 35 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, James Madison University awarded 96 bachelor’s degrees in accounting.
JMU is a solid choice among schools offering accounting at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 14 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 2 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 4 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 23 |
Accounting majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from JMU report a median salary of $83,591 a year. This is above $63,974, the median for all majors at JMU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at JMU, accounting students accumulate a median of $22,484 in student loans. This is above $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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In the most recent graduating class, 62% of accounting bachelor’s degrees went to men and 38% went to women.
The majority of accounting bachelor’s degree graduates at JMU are White. About 78% 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 accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 75 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Graduate study is also available at JMU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Accounting | 35 |
