by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in history at JMU. It is offered at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 4 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates JMU highly for history, coming in at #59 out of 624 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Schools | 59 of 624 |
| Best History Schools in Virginia | 5 of 21 |
| Best History Schools in the Southeast Region | 11 of 126 |
The following degree levels are offered in history at JMU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 78 |
| Master’s | 12 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, James Madison University handed out 12 master’s degrees in history.
JMU holds a strong position among schools offering history at the master’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Master’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 2 |
| Best History Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 3 |
| Best History Master’s Degree Schools | 17 |
In the most recent graduating class, 58% of history master’s degrees went to men and 42% went to women.
The largest share of history master’s degree graduates at JMU are White. Approximately 100% 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 history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Undergraduate study is also available at JMU. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in History | 78 |