by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at JMU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #3 out of 21 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates JMU highly for political science & government, coming in at #44 out of 679 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 44 of 679 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools in Virginia | 3 of 22 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools in the Southeast Region | 8 of 151 |
The table below lists every degree level available for political science & government at JMU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 121 |
| Master’s | 14 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, James Madison University handed out 121 bachelor’s degrees in political science & government.
JMU ranks competitively among schools offering political science & government at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #3 out of 21 schools by College Factual.
Political Science & Government majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from JMU earn a median of $59,141 a year. This is below $63,974, the median for all majors at JMU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at JMU, political science & government students accumulate a median of $20,000 in student loans. This is lower 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 |
Read more about JMU tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 52% of political science & government bachelor’s degrees went to men and 48% went to women.
The majority of political science & government bachelor’s degree graduates at JMU were White. Roughly 68% 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 political science & government.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 82 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 11 |
JMU awarded 121 bachelor’s degrees in political science and government, general in the most recent reporting year — 48% to women and 52% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (68%).
Graduate study is also available at JMU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Political Science & Government | 14 |
