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. In addition, we cover how JMU ranks in comparison to other schools with engineering programs.
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The bachelor's program at JMU was ranked #40 on College Factual's Best Schools for engineering list. It is also ranked #1 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 21 |
| Best General Engineering Schools | 40 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, James Madison University handed out 67 bachelor's degrees in general engineering. This is a decrease of 12% over the previous year when 76 degrees were handed out.
Engineering majors who earn their bachelor's degree from JMU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $71,176 a year. This is higher than $67,978, which is the national median for all engineering bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at JMU, engineering students borrow a median amount of $46,512 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $33,253 for all engineering majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the engineering program at JMU is $409 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 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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The engineering program at JMU awarded 67 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 69% of these degrees went to men with the other 31% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 84% 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 engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 56 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
JMU does not offer an online option for its engineering 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 engineering majors at James Madison University.
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