by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how JMU ranks in comparison to other schools with international business programs.
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The bachelor's program at JMU was ranked #125 on College Factual's Best Schools for international business list. It is also ranked #1 in Virginia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, James Madison University handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in international business. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 21 degrees were handed out.
International Business majors who earn their bachelor's degree from JMU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $45,708 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $44,991 for all international business bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at JMU, international business students borrow a median amount of $16,154 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all international business bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $23,731.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the international business majors at James Madison University.
For the most recent academic year available, 56% of international business bachelor's degrees went to men and 44% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 72% 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 bachelor's in international business.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 209 |
| Marketing | 174 |
| Accounting | 142 |
| Hospitality Management | 138 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 137 |
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