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, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 52 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates JMU among the top schools in the country for communication sciences, placing at #13 out of 320 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication Sciences Schools | 13 of 320 |
| Best Communication Sciences Schools in Virginia | 1 of 6 |
| Best Communication Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 2 of 74 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in communication sciences at JMU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 76 |
| Master’s | 54 |
| Doctoral | 10 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, James Madison University handed out 76 bachelor’s degrees in communication sciences.
JMU is among the very best schools in the country for communication sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 52 schools by College Factual.
Communication Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from JMU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $60,916 a year. This is below $63,974, the median for all majors at JMU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at JMU, communication sciences students borrow a median amount of $19,975 in student loans. This is below $21,218, the typical median for all majors at JMU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,460 | $25,496 |
| Fees | $5,816 | $5,816 |
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Every one of the 76 students who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in communication sciences from JMU identified as women.
The majority of communication sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at JMU are White. Approximately 78% 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 communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 59 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 9 |
JMU granted 76 bachelor’s degrees in speech-language pathology/pathologist in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (78%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at JMU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Communication Sciences | 54 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Communication Sciences | 10 |
