by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how JMU ranks in comparison to other schools with special ed programs.
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The special ed major at JMU is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Special Education. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, James Madison University handed out 7 bachelor's degrees in special education. This is an increase of 133% over the previous year when 3 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 31 students received their master’s degree in special ed from JMU. This makes it the #154 most popular school for special ed master’s degree candidates in the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at JMU paid an average of $837 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $263 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| 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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All of the 7 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in special ed from JMU in 2022 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 86% 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 bachelor's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
JMU does not offer an online option for its special ed 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 special ed program at JMU make a median salary of $56,055. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $56,864.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 21 special ed majors earned their master's degree from JMU. Of these graduates, 10% were men and 90% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at JMU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 90% 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 master's in special ed.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the special ed majors at James Madison University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Education | 286 |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 36 |
| Student Counseling | 33 |
| Other Education | 26 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 13 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.