by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at JMU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 10 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 music, ranked #15 out of 416 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Schools | 15 of 416 |
| Best Music Schools in Virginia | 2 of 11 |
| Best Music Schools in the Southeast Region | 5 of 98 |
Here is each degree level offered in music at JMU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 76 |
| Master’s | 8 |
| Doctoral | 10 |
During the most recent reporting year, James Madison University handed out 76 bachelor’s degrees in music.
JMU is among the very best schools in the country for music at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 10 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 2 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 4 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 15 |
Music students who finish a bachelor’s at JMU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $46,899 a year. This is below $63,974, the median for all majors at JMU.
To complete a bachelor’s at JMU, music students accumulate a median of $20,968 in student loans. This is lower than $21,218, the typical median for all majors at JMU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,460 | $25,496 |
| Fees | $5,816 | $5,816 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 46% of music bachelor’s degrees went to men and 54% went to women.
The majority of music bachelor’s degree graduates at JMU were White. Approximately 79% 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 music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 60 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 8 |
JMU awarded 76 bachelor’s degrees in music performance, general in the most recent reporting year — 54% to women and 46% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (79%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at JMU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Music | 8 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Music | 10 |
