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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for liberal studies majors, JMU came in at #32. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in Virginia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, James Madison University handed out 263 bachelor's degrees in liberal arts. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 290 degrees were handed out.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the liberal studies majors at James Madison University.
For the most recent academic year available, 10% of liberal studies bachelor's degrees went to men and 90% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at JMU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 79% of students 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 liberal studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 207 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 22 |
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