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JMU is in the top 10% of the country for psychology. More specifically it was ranked #89 out of 989 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in Virginia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, James Madison University handed out 240 bachelor's degrees in psychology. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 254 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 23 students received their master’s degree in psychology from JMU. This makes it the #329 most popular school for psychology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 14 students received their doctoral degrees in psychology in 2021, making the school the #146 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at James Madison University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 240 psychology majors earned their bachelor's degree from JMU. Of these graduates, 18% were men and 83% were 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, 76% 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 psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 182 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 17 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 23 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in psychology from JMU. About 17% were men and 83% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at JMU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 52% 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 master's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Psychology students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Psychology | 260 |
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 15 |
| Child Development & Psychology | 2 |
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