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. At its best it places at #2 out of 336 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates JMU as a strong choice for health professions, ranked #59 out of 2,577 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health Professions Schools | 59 of 2,577 |
| Best Health Professions Schools in Virginia | 2 of 71 |
| Best Health Professions Schools in the Southeast Region | 4 of 662 |
Here is each degree level granted in health professions at JMU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 863 |
| Master’s | 160 |
| Doctoral | 21 |
The health professions field at JMU includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
In the most recent year for which we have data, James Madison University awarded 863 bachelor’s degrees in health professions.
JMU is in the top 5% of the country for health professions at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 336 schools by College Factual.
Health Professions majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from JMU report a median salary of $65,682 a year. This is above $63,974, the median for all majors at JMU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at JMU, health professions graduates take on a median debt of $20,985 in student loans. This is below $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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Among recent graduates, 13% of health professions bachelor’s degrees went to men and 87% went to women.
The majority of health professions bachelor’s degree graduates at JMU are White. About 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 health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 43 |
| Black or African American | 44 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 63 |
| White | 644 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 67 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at JMU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Health Professions | 160 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Health Professions | 21 |
