by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in psychology at JMU. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #4 out of 13 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks JMU among the top schools in the country for psychology, coming in at #36 out of 1,523 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Schools | 36 of 1,523 |
| Best Psychology Schools in Virginia | 4 of 38 |
| Best Psychology Schools in the Southeast Region | 9 of 328 |
The following degree levels are available for psychology at JMU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 298 |
| Master’s | 21 |
| Doctoral | 17 |
This psychology area of study at JMU covers the following majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 318 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 15 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | 3 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, James Madison University awarded 21 master’s degrees in psychology.
JMU is in the top 15% of the country for psychology at the master’s level. Its best result was #4 out of 13 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 4 |
| Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 12 |
| Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools | 52 |
Among recent graduates, 33% of psychology master’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of psychology master’s degree graduates at JMU were White. Roughly 57% 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 psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, James Madison University handed out 17 doctoral degrees in psychology.
JMU is not currently ranked for psychology at the doctoral level.
In the most recent graduating class, 24% of psychology doctoral degrees went to men and 76% went to women.
The largest share of psychology doctoral degree graduates at JMU were White. About 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 doctoral in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
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 Psychology | 298 |