by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how JMU ranks in comparison to other schools with special ed programs.
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The bachelor's program at JMU was ranked #213 on College Factual's Best Schools for special ed list. It is also ranked #4 in Virginia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, James Madison University handed out 3 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is an increase of 200% over the previous year when 1 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 31 students received their master’s degree in special ed from JMU. This makes it the #154 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
Graduates of the master's special ed program at JMU make a median salary of $47,042. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $48,941.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at James Madison University.
All of the 3 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in special ed from JMU in 2021 were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at JMU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students 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 special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Of the 31 special ed students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from JMU, about 10% were men and 90% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at JMU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 84% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from James Madison University with a master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Education | 295 |
| Student Counseling | 25 |
| Other Education | 16 |
| Educational Administration | 12 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 10 |
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