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 psychology.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for psychology majors, JMU came in at #30. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in Virginia.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, James Madison University handed out 272 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is an increase of 13% over the previous year when 240 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 12 students received their master’s degree in psychology from JMU. This makes it the #127 most popular school for psychology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 8 students received their doctoral degrees in psychology in 2022, making the school the #60 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of psychology students who receive their bachelor's degree at JMU is $31,734. This is higher than $31,484, which is the national median for all psychology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at JMU, psychology students borrow a median amount of $43,777 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,532 for all psychology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the psychology program at JMU is $431 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 |
Learn more about JMU tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 272 psychology majors earned their bachelor's degree from JMU. Of these graduates, 19% were men and 81% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 74% 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 psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 20 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23 |
| White | 200 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 18 |
Online degrees for the JMU psychology 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.
For the most recent academic year available, 8% of psychology master's degrees went to men and 92% went to 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, 69% 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 psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at James Madison University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 14 |
| Child Development & Psychology | 2 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.