by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how JMU ranks among other schools offering degrees in business administration.
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JMU is in the top 10% of the country for business administration. More specifically it was ranked #160 out of 1,604 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #9 in Virginia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, James Madison University handed out 129 bachelor's degrees in business administration & management. This is a decrease of 27% over the previous year when 176 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 33 students received their master’s degree in business administration from JMU. This makes it the #666 most popular school for business administration master’s degree candidates in the country.
Business Administration majors who earn their bachelor's degree from JMU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $65,931 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $45,741 for all business administration bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at JMU, business administration students borrow a median amount of $53,634 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $21,553 for all business administration majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the business administration program at JMU is $528 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at JMU was $837 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $263 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,914 | $25,128 |
| Fees | $5,662 | $5,662 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,254 | $1,254 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,584 | $12,584 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,560 | $4,560 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 129 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in business administration from JMU. About 67% were men and 33% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at JMU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 81% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from James Madison University with a bachelor's in business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 104 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 6 |
JMU does not offer an online option for its business administration bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the JMU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's business administration program at JMU make a median salary of $110,442. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all business administration graduates with a master's is $72,329.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 62 students earned a master's degree in business administration from JMU. About 47% of these graduates were women and the other 53% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 74% of 2022 graduates were in 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 business administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 46 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the business administration majors at James Madison University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Marketing | 189 |
| Accounting | 141 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 140 |
| Hospitality Management | 122 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | 13 |
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