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 #3 out of 34 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, JMU among the top schools in the country for general psychology, placing at #30 out of 1,317 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Psychology Schools | 30 of 1,317 |
| Best General Psychology Schools in Virginia | 4 of 36 |
| Best General Psychology Schools in the Southeast Region | 8 of 294 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in general psychology at JMU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 298 |
| Master’s | 14 |
| Doctoral | 6 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, James Madison University conferred 298 bachelor’s degrees in general psychology.
JMU is in the top 5% of the country for general psychology at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #3 out of 34 schools by College Factual.
General Psychology students who finish a bachelor’s at JMU report a median salary of $50,895 a year. This is below $63,974, the median for all majors at JMU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at JMU, general psychology graduates take on a median debt of $23,000 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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Among recent graduates, 16% of general psychology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 84% went to women.
The largest share of general psychology bachelor’s degree graduates at JMU were White. About 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 general psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 226 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 23 |
JMU conferred 298 bachelor’s degrees in psychology, general in the latest year of data — 84% to women and 16% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (76%).
Graduate study is also available at JMU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Psychology | 14 |
| Doctoral Degrees in General Psychology | 6 |
