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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JMU is in the top 10% of the country for is. More specifically it was ranked #14 out of 157 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Information Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 9 |
| Best Information Science Schools | 14 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, James Madison University handed out 155 bachelor's degrees in information science. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 168 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of is students who receive their bachelor's degree at JMU is $80,173. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $58,651 for all is bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at JMU, is students borrow a median amount of $33,346 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $12,514 for all is majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the is program at JMU is $317 per month.
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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The is program at JMU awarded 155 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 77% of these degrees went to men with the other 23% going to 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, 63% 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 | 20 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 97 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 14 |
JMU does not offer an online option for its is 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the is majors at James Madison University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Information Systems | 118 |
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