We'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 marketing programs.
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JMU is in the top 10% of the country for marketing. More specifically it was ranked #62 out of 778 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Virginia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, James Madison University handed out 174 bachelor's degrees in marketing. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
The median salary of marketing students who receive their bachelor's degree at JMU is $49,719. This is higher than $41,682, which is the national median for all marketing bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at JMU, marketing students borrow a median amount of $21,040 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all marketing bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,000.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the marketing program at JMU is $410 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the marketing majors at James Madison University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 174 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in marketing from JMU. About 53% were men and 47% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 82% 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 marketing.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 4 |
Black or African American | 3 |
Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
White | 142 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
Other Races | 5 |
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Business Administration & Management | 209 |
Accounting | 142 |
Hospitality Management | 138 |
Finance & Financial Management | 137 |
International Business | 18 |
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