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. We've also included details on how JMU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in communication sciences.
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The bachelor's program at JMU was ranked #53 on College Factual's Best Schools for communication sciences list. It is also ranked #2 in Virginia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, James Madison University handed out 82 bachelor's degrees in communication sciences. This is a decrease of 17% over the previous year when 99 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 25 students received their master’s degree in communication sciences from JMU. This makes it the #175 most popular school for communication sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 8 students received their doctoral degrees in communication sciences in 2022, making the school the #55 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the communication sciences program at JMU is $401 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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Of the 82 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Communication Sciences from JMU in 2021-2022, 2% were men and 98% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% 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 communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 62 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Online degrees for the JMU communication sciences bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the JMU Online Learning page.
Communication Sciences majors graduating with a master's degree from JMU make a median salary of $60,393 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all communication sciences graduates with a master's is $59,094.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 51 students earned a master's degree in communication sciences from JMU. About 98% of these graduates were women and the other 2% were men.
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, 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 master's in communication sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 39 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication sciences majors at James Madison University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mental & Social Health Services | 453 |
| Nursing | 317 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 58 |
| Allied Health Professions | 39 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 23 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.