by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in general psychology at JMU. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #3 out of 8 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, JMU among the top schools in the country for general psychology, placing at #33 out of 1,322 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Psychology Schools | 33 of 1,322 |
| Best General Psychology Schools in Virginia | 4 of 36 |
| Best General Psychology Schools in the Southeast Region | 8 of 294 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in general psychology at JMU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 298 |
| Master’s | 14 |
| Doctoral | 6 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, James Madison University conferred 14 master’s degrees in general psychology.
JMU ranks competitively among schools offering general psychology at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 8 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 3 |
| Best General Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 6 |
| Best General Psychology Master’s Degree Schools | 15 |
In the most recent graduating class, 50% of general psychology master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of general psychology master’s degree graduates at JMU are White. Roughly 79% 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 general psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
JMU conferred 14 master’s degrees in psychology, general in the most recent reporting year — 50% to women and 50% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (79%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, James Madison University conferred 6 doctoral degrees in general psychology.
JMU is not currently ranked for general psychology at the doctoral level.
For the most recent academic year available, 17% of general psychology doctoral degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The largest share of general psychology doctoral degree graduates at JMU are White. About 50% 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 general psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
JMU awarded 6 doctoral completions in psychology, general in the latest year of data — 83% to women and 17% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (50%).
Undergraduate study is also available at JMU. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in General Psychology | 298 |