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. It ranks as high as #1 out of 3 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates JMU as a strong choice for general engineering, coming in at #44 out of 272 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Engineering Schools | 44 of 272 |
| Best General Engineering Schools in Virginia | 1 of 14 |
| Best General Engineering Schools in the Southeast Region | 7 of 61 |
The table below lists every degree level available for general engineering at JMU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 69 |
During the most recent reporting year, James Madison University conferred 69 bachelor’s degrees in general engineering.
JMU is among the very best schools in the country for general engineering at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
General Engineering graduates with a bachelor’s degree from JMU report a median salary of $77,261 a year. This is higher than $63,974, the median for all majors at JMU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at JMU, general engineering students borrow a median amount of $25,000 in student loans. This is higher than $21,218, the typical median for all majors at JMU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,460 | $25,496 |
| Fees | $5,816 | $5,816 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 74% of general engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 26% went to women.
The majority of general engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at JMU were White. Roughly 81% 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 general engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 56 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
JMU awarded 69 bachelor’s completions in engineering, general in the most recent reporting year — 26% to women and 74% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (81%).
