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 21 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 history, ranked #58 out of 622 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Schools | 58 of 622 |
| Best History Schools in Virginia | 5 of 21 |
| Best History Schools in the Southeast Region | 11 of 126 |
The following degree levels are offered in history at JMU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 78 |
| Master’s | 12 |
The history field at JMU breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| History | 90 |
During the most recent reporting year, James Madison University handed out 78 bachelor’s degrees in history.
JMU holds a strong position among schools offering history at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #5 out of 21 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 5 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 11 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 58 |
History students who finish a bachelor’s at JMU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $48,338 a year. This is below $63,974, the median for all majors at JMU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at JMU, history students borrow a median amount of $20,500 in student loans. This is below $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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Among recent graduates, 53% of history bachelor’s degrees went to men and 47% went to women.
The majority of history 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 history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 61 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 6 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at JMU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in History | 12 |
