by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in education at JMU. It is offered at the Master’s, Graduate Certificate, Professional Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 81 schools (Graduate Certificate level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, JMU as a strong choice for education, placing at #25 out of 1,675 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Education Schools | 25 of 1,675 |
| Best Education Schools in Virginia | 1 of 32 |
| Best Education Schools in the Southeast Region | 2 of 410 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in education at JMU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 227 |
| Master’s | 189 |
| Graduate Certificate | 82 |
| Professional Certificate | 27 |
The education field at JMU includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
In the most recent year for which we have data, James Madison University handed out 189 master’s degrees in education.
JMU ranks competitively among schools offering education at the master’s level. Its best result was #3 out of 24 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Education Master’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 3 |
| Best Education Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 9 |
| Best Education Master’s Degree Schools | 118 |
Among recent graduates, 26% of education master’s degrees went to men and 74% went to women.
The largest share of education master’s degree graduates at JMU are White. Approximately 75% 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 master’s in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 142 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 17 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, James Madison University handed out 82 graduate certificate degrees in education.
JMU holds a strong position among schools offering education at the graduate certificate level. Its best result was #2 out of 81 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| College Major Top Ranked | 2 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 2 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 4 |
Among recent graduates, 17% of education graduate certificate degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The largest share of education graduate certificate degree graduates at JMU are White. Roughly 82% 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 graduate certificate in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 67 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, James Madison University handed out 27 professional certificate degrees in education.
JMU is not yet ranked for education at the professional certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 15% of education professional certificate degrees went to men and 85% went to women.
The largest share of education professional certificate degree graduates at JMU were White. Approximately 59% 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 professional certificate in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Undergraduate study is also available at JMU. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Education | 227 |