by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at JMU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 19 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, JMU among the top schools in the country for communication & media studies, coming in at #16 out of 778 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools | 16 of 778 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in Virginia | 2 of 21 |
| Best Communication & Media Studies Schools in the Southeast Region | 3 of 162 |
Here is each degree level granted in communication & media studies at JMU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 439 |
| Master’s | 16 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, James Madison University awarded 439 bachelor’s degrees in communication & media studies.
JMU is among the very best schools in the country for communication & media studies at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 19 schools by College Factual.
Communication & Media Studies majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from JMU report a median salary of $56,819 a year. This is below $63,974, the median for all majors at JMU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at JMU, communication & media studies students accumulate a median of $21,502 in student loans. This is higher 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, 36% of communication & media studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The largest share of communication & media studies bachelor’s degree graduates at JMU were White. Approximately 82% 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 communication & media studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 |
| White | 361 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 18 |
JMU granted 439 bachelor’s degrees in speech communication and rhetoric in the most recent reporting year — 64% to women and 36% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (82%).
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 Communication & Media Studies | 16 |
