by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in political science & government at JMU. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 4 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates JMU highly for political science & government, coming in at #48 out of 681 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 48 of 681 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools in Virginia | 3 of 22 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools in the Southeast Region | 8 of 151 |
The table below lists every degree level available for political science & government at JMU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 121 |
| Master’s | 14 |
During the most recent reporting year, James Madison University handed out 14 master’s degrees in political science & government.
JMU is among the very best schools in the country for political science & government at the master’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of political science & government master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of political science & government master’s degree graduates at JMU are White. About 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 political science & government.
| 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 |
JMU conferred 14 master’s degrees in political science and government, general in the most recent reporting year — 50% to women and 50% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (86%).
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at JMU. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Political Science & Government | 121 |