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. Its best result is a rank of #5 out of 18 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, JMU as a strong choice for english language & literature, coming in at #79 out of 779 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best English Language & Literature Schools | 79 of 779 |
| Best English Language & Literature Schools in Virginia | 5 of 19 |
| Best English Language & Literature Schools in the Southeast Region | 15 of 152 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in english language & literature at JMU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 106 |
| Master’s | 12 |
The english language & literature field at JMU covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General | 67 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | 51 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, James Madison University conferred 106 bachelor’s degrees in english language & literature.
JMU ranks competitively among schools offering english language & literature at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #5 out of 18 schools by College Factual.
English Language & Literature majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from JMU report a median salary of $55,142 a year. This is below $63,974, the median for all majors at JMU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at JMU, english language & literature students accumulate a median of $22,607 in student loans. This is above $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, 29% of english language & literature bachelor’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The majority of english language & literature bachelor’s degree graduates at JMU were White. Approximately 75% 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 english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 79 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
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 English Language & Literature | 12 |
