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 is.
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BS in Computer Information Systems
Use technology to drive crucial business strategies with the online BS in Computer Information Systems program at Southern New Hampshire University.
To stay competitive in today's information technology world, employees need to have training that goes beyond traditional computer programming and IT expertise.
AS in Information Technologies
Gain the specialized knowledge and critical-thinking skills required to begin a career in tech with this online associate degree from Southern New Hampshire University.
JMU was ranked #24 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for is majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Virginia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, James Madison University handed out 168 bachelor's degrees in information science. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
The median salary of is students who receive their bachelor's degree at JMU is $70,020. This is higher than $52,802, which is the national median for all is bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at JMU, is students borrow a median amount of $21,025 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all is bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $26,191.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the is program at JMU is $317 per month.
Learn about other programs related to Information Science that might interest you.
BA in Information Technologies
Gain a well-rounded education while preparing for a career in IT with this online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
BS in Information Technologies
Build the digital know-how required to become a leader in technology with this online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the is majors at James Madison University.
Of the 168 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in is from JMU in 2021, 82% were men and 18% 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, 67% 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 is.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 18 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 112 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 14 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Information Systems | 121 |
| Other Computer & Information Sciences | 1 |
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