by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at JMU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level. At its best it places at #3 out of 11 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks JMU among the top schools in the country for economics, ranked #46 out of 471 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Schools | 46 of 471 |
| Best Economics Schools in Virginia | 3 of 11 |
| Best Economics Schools in the Southeast Region | 9 of 70 |
The following degree levels are granted in economics at JMU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 80 |
During the most recent reporting year, James Madison University handed out 80 bachelor’s degrees in economics.
JMU holds a strong position among schools offering economics at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 11 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 3 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 9 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 44 |
Economics graduates with a bachelor’s degree from JMU report a median salary of $86,390 a year. This is higher than $63,974, the median for all majors at JMU.
To complete a bachelor’s at JMU, economics students accumulate a median of $18,575 in student loans. This is below $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 |
Learn more about JMU tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 76% of economics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 24% went to women.
The largest share of economics bachelor’s degree graduates at JMU were White. Approximately 64% 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 economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 51 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 5 |
