by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in social sciences at JMU. You can earn it at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 7 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, JMU highly for social sciences, placing at #55 out of 953 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 55 of 953 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Virginia | 3 of 33 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 9 of 193 |
The following degree levels are offered in social sciences at JMU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 401 |
| Master’s | 14 |
The social sciences field at JMU breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government | 135 |
| Economics | 80 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 59 |
| Sociology | 57 |
| Geography and Cartography | 52 |
| Anthropology | 32 |
During the most recent reporting year, James Madison University handed out 14 master’s degrees in social sciences.
JMU is a solid choice among schools offering social sciences at the master’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 2 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 6 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 28 |
Among recent graduates, 50% of social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of social sciences master’s degree graduates at JMU were White. Roughly 86% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at JMU. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 401 |