by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at JMU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #5 out of 17 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks JMU highly for general english literature, placing at #78 out of 681 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General English Literature Schools | 78 of 681 |
| Best General English Literature Schools in Virginia | 5 of 17 |
| Best General English Literature Schools in the Southeast Region | 15 of 136 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in general english literature at JMU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 60 |
| Master’s | 7 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, James Madison University conferred 60 bachelor’s degrees in general english literature.
JMU holds a strong position among schools offering general english literature at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #5 out of 17 schools by College Factual.
General English Literature students who finish a bachelor’s at JMU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $47,945 a year. This is lower than $63,974, the median for all majors at JMU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at JMU, general english literature students borrow a median amount of $22,500 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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For the most recent academic year available, 25% of general english literature bachelor’s degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The majority of general english literature bachelor’s degree graduates at JMU are White. Roughly 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 general english literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 45 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
JMU awarded 60 bachelor’s completions in english language and literature, general in the latest year of data — 75% to women and 25% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (75%).
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 General English Literature | 7 |
