by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at JMU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 6 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks JMU as a strong choice for writing studies, coming in at #24 out of 236 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Writing Studies Schools | 24 of 236 |
| Best Writing Studies Schools in Virginia | 2 of 9 |
| Best Writing Studies Schools in the Southeast Region | 4 of 43 |
The following degree levels are granted in writing studies at JMU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 46 |
| Master’s | 5 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, James Madison University handed out 46 bachelor’s degrees in writing studies.
JMU is among the very best schools in the country for writing studies at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Writing Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 1 |
| Best Writing Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 2 |
| Best Writing Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 13 |
Writing Studies majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from JMU earn a median of $64,598 a year. This is higher than $63,974, the median for all majors at JMU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at JMU, writing studies graduates take on a median debt of $22,714 in student loans. This is higher than $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, 35% of writing studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 65% went to women.
The majority of writing studies bachelor’s degree graduates at JMU were White. Roughly 74% 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 writing studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
JMU granted 46 bachelor’s completions in professional, technical, business, and scientific writing in the most recent reporting year — 65% to women and 35% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (74%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at JMU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Writing Studies | 5 |
