by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in writing studies at JMU. You can earn it at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks JMU as a strong choice for writing studies, coming in at #30 out of 257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Writing Studies Schools | 30 of 257 |
| Best Writing Studies Schools in Virginia | 2 of 9 |
| Best Writing Studies Schools in the Southeast Region | 5 of 54 |
The following degree levels are granted in writing studies at JMU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 46 |
| Master’s | 5 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, James Madison University handed out 5 master’s degrees in writing studies.
JMU is not yet ranked for writing studies at the master’s level.
In the most recent graduating class, 20% of writing studies master’s degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The majority of writing studies master’s degree graduates at JMU are White. Roughly 60% 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 writing studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
JMU awarded 5 master’s completions in professional, technical, business, and scientific writing in the most recent reporting year — 80% to women and 20% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (60%).
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at JMU. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Writing Studies | 46 |