by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how JMU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in music.
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JMU was ranked #71 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for music majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in Virginia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, James Madison University handed out 61 bachelor's degrees in music. This is a decrease of 21% over the previous year when 77 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 13 students received their master’s degree in music from JMU. This makes it the #127 most popular school for music master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in music in 2021, making the school the #82 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of music students who receive their bachelor's degree at JMU is $32,499. This is higher than $24,982, which is the national median for all music bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at JMU, music students borrow a median amount of $20,968 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all music bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $26,000.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the music program at JMU is $388 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at James Madison University.
Of the 61 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in music from JMU in 2021, 48% were men and 52% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% of 2021 graduates were in 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 music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 49 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in music from JMU. About 54% were men and 46% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 92% of 2021 graduates were in 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 music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 132 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 69 |
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