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JMU is in the top 10% of the country for communication & journalism. More specifically it was ranked #44 out of 596 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Virginia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, James Madison University handed out 399 bachelor's degrees in communication & journalism. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 433 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 13 students received their master’s degree in communication & journalism from JMU. This makes it the #175 most popular school for communication & journalism master’s degree candidates in the country.
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During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at JMU paid an average of $837 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $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, 399 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in communication & journalism from JMU. About 32% were men and 68% 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, 80% 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 communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 321 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 30 |
JMU does not offer an online option for its communication & journalism 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.
All of the 10 students who graduated with a Master’s in communication & journalism from JMU in 2022 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 90% 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 communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication & journalism majors at James Madison University.
Communication & Journalism students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 409 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 421 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 243 |
| English Language & Literature | 102 |
| History | 69 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 44 |
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