by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how JMU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in music.
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JMU was ranked #44 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for music majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Schools | 44 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 45 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, James Madison University handed out 79 bachelor's degrees in music. This is an increase of 30% over the previous year when 61 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 13 students received their master’s degree in music from JMU. This makes it the #127 most popular school for music master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in music in 2022, making the school the #82 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of music students who receive their bachelor's degree at JMU is $36,106. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $26,036 for all music bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at JMU, music students borrow a median amount of $38,216 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all music bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $41,145.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the music program at JMU is $388 per month.
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 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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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 79 music majors earned their bachelor's degree from JMU. Of these graduates, 48% were men and 52% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 82% 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 music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 65 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
JMU does not offer an online option for its music 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.
Of the 17 students who earned a master's degree in Music from JMU in 2021-2022, 29% were men and 71% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% 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 master's in music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the music majors at James Madison University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Fine & Studio Arts | 122 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 63 |
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