by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at JMU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #3 out of 25 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks JMU highly for computer & information sciences, placing at #44 out of 1,539 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools | 44 of 1,539 |
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Virginia | 3 of 41 |
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 7 of 391 |
The following degree levels are granted in computer & information sciences at JMU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 288 |
| Master’s | 9 |
The computer & information sciences field at JMU includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Information Science/Studies | 151 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 146 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, James Madison University awarded 288 bachelor’s degrees in computer & information sciences.
JMU is a solid choice among schools offering computer & information sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 25 schools by College Factual.
Computer & Information Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from JMU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $96,782 a year. This is higher than $63,974, the median for all majors at JMU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at JMU, computer & information sciences graduates take on a median debt of $21,248 in student loans. This is above $21,218, the typical median for all majors at JMU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table 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, 80% of computer & information sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 20% went to women.
The largest share of computer & information sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at JMU are White. About 71% 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 computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 33 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 204 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 20 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at JMU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Computer & Information Sciences | 9 |
