by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in communication & journalism at JMU. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #4 out of 10 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, JMU highly for communication & journalism, placing at #15 out of 954 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 15 of 954 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in Virginia | 2 of 24 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools in the Southeast Region | 3 of 213 |
The table below lists every degree level available for communication & journalism at JMU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 439 |
| Master’s | 16 |
This communication & journalism field at JMU covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication, General | 455 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, James Madison University awarded 16 master’s degrees in communication & journalism.
JMU ranks competitively among schools offering communication & journalism at the master’s level. Its best result was #4 out of 10 schools by College Factual.
Among recent graduates, 19% of communication & journalism master’s degrees went to men and 81% went to women.
The majority of communication & journalism master’s degree graduates at JMU were White. About 38% 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 communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 1 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at JMU. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Communication & Journalism | 439 |