by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at JMU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 27 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 nursing, coming in at #100 out of 1,956 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 100 of 1,956 |
| Best Nursing Schools in Virginia | 2 of 56 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Southeast Region | 10 of 550 |
The following degree levels are offered in nursing at JMU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 274 |
| Master’s | 32 |
| Doctoral | 11 |
During the most recent reporting year, James Madison University handed out 274 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
JMU is in the top 10% of the country for nursing at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 27 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 2 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 7 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 75 |
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from JMU report a median salary of $71,473 a year. This is above $63,974, the median for all majors at JMU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at JMU, nursing students accumulate a median of $21,347 in student loans. This is higher than $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, 8% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 92% went to women.
The largest share of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at JMU were White. Approximately 76% 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 nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23 |
| White | 208 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 23 |
JMU granted 274 bachelor’s completions in registered nursing/registered nurse in the most recent reporting year — 92% to women and 8% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (76%).
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 Nursing | 32 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Nursing | 11 |
