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The bachelor's program at JMU was ranked #110 on College Factual's Best Schools for english language & literature list. It is also ranked #7 in Virginia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, James Madison University handed out 95 bachelor's degrees in english language & literature. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 105 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in english language & literature from JMU. This makes it the #299 most popular school for english language & literature 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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Of the 95 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in english language & literature from JMU in 2022, 27% were men and 73% 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, 76% 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 english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 72 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 15 |
JMU does not offer an online option for its english language & literature 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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 7 students graduated with a master's degree in english language & literature from JMU. About 14% were men and 86% 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, 71% 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 english language & literature.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the english language & literature majors at James Madison University.
English Language & Literature 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 |
|---|---|
| Writing Studies | 52 |
| General English Literature | 50 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 421 |
| Communication & Journalism | 409 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 243 |
| History | 69 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 44 |
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