Cost of JMU
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $33,276 |
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| Tuition and fees, in-state | $14,620 |
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| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $32,230 |
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| Housing and food (on campus) | $14,368 |
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| Books and supplies | $1,336 |
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| Average net price after aid | $23,550 |
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Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
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| $0–30,000 | $14,379 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $14,452 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $16,960 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $22,031 |
| $110,001+ | $31,907 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with JMU's net price calculator ↗.
Majors and programs at JMU
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Bachelor's degree programs (51)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Computer and Information Sciences | 273 | $85,090 | $17,457 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 560 | $83,905 | $20,500 |
| Information Science/Studies | 300 | $77,208 | $18,546 |
| Engineering | 135 | $74,127 | $22,527 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 174 | $73,848 | $19,500 |
| Systems Science and Theory | 102 | $72,455 | $21,000 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 241 | $71,110 | $16,500 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 283 | $63,214 | $15,250 |
| Biotechnology | 53 | $61,282 | $23,000 |
| Marketing | 338 | $60,746 | $17,596 |
| Economics | 138 | $60,641 | $16,500 |
| Science, Technology and Society | 133 | $58,494 | $19,500 |
| Chemistry | 61 | $56,010 | $13,000 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 131 | $53,880 | $23,250 |
| Public Administration | 102 | $52,411 | $13,000 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 208 | $52,365 | $17,500 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 287 | $51,954 | $17,628 |
| Music | 145 | $51,664 | $19,700 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 112 | $51,107 | $19,750 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 341 | $49,016 | $19,500 |
| Communication and Media Studies | 852 | $48,809 | $20,096 |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies | 140 | $47,879 | $19,500 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 47 | $46,362 | $16,875 |
| Geography and Cartography | 113 | $46,229 | $14,730 |
| Political Science and Government | 231 | $46,097 | $17,500 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 589 | $45,848 | $19,500 |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | 67 | $42,508 | $25,000 |
| Sociology | 94 | $42,238 | $20,250 |
| Social Work | 92 | $40,442 | $15,271 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | 83 | $39,049 | $15,000 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 256 | $38,534 | $19,500 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 866 | $38,321 | $19,500 |
| Psychology | 628 | $37,518 | $19,500 |
| History | 147 | $36,846 | $15,500 |
| English Language and Literature | 99 | $36,666 | $19,500 |
| Biology | 360 | $34,802 | $18,500 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | 147 | $28,801 | $19,500 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 119 | $28,206 | $21,150 |
| Anthropology | 55 | $24,553 | $25,500 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | — | — | — |
| Applied Mathematics | 13 | — | — |
| Business/Managerial Economics | 23 | — | — |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | — | — | — |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | 47 | — | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | — | — | — |
| International Business | 46 | — | — |
| Mathematics | 73 | — | $18,300 |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other | 41 | — | $18,500 |
| Physics | 31 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | 51 | — | $19,126 |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | 4 | — | — |
Master's degree programs (26)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 162 | $129,455 | $41,000 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 91 | $114,555 | $70,385 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 63 | $106,661 | $26,387 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 76 | $75,992 | $8,758 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | 49 | $74,304 | $45,250 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | 81 | $65,852 | $32,834 |
| Education, Other | — | $59,535 | $33,326 |
| Political Science and Government | 26 | $57,767 | — |
| Education | 383 | $57,465 | $20,500 |
| Special Education and Teaching | 21 | $56,640 | — |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 58 | $49,226 | $20,092 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 79 | $48,416 | — |
| Biology | 16 | — | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 17 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | 28 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 14 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | 18 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 9 | — | — |
| History | 20 | — | — |
| Music | 17 | — | — |
| Psychology | 26 | — | — |
| Public Administration | 28 | — | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | 9 | — | — |
| Science, Technology and Society | — | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 24 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 22 | — | — |
Doctoral degree programs (7)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 10 | — | — |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | 17 | — | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 12 | — | — |
| Music | 15 | — | — |
| Psychology | 11 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 22 | — | — |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | 6 | — | — |
Graduate certificate programs (9)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other | 1 | — | — |
| Education, Other | 58 | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 116 | — | — |
| Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research | 4 | — | — |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | 29 | — | — |
| Public Administration | — | — | — |
| Security Science and Technology | 35 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | — | — | — |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | — | — | — |
Similar colleges in Virginia
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
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| Virginia Commonwealth University | Richmond | $25,037 | 93% | $64,442 |
| University of Virginia-Main Campus | Charlottesville | $18,056 | 17% | $96,468 |
| Old Dominion University | Norfolk | $12,913 | 90% | $60,482 |
| George Mason University | Fairfax | $14,697 | 87% | $79,923 |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | Blacksburg | $25,808 | 55% | $88,716 |
| William & Mary | Williamsburg | $18,880 | 34% | $83,488 |
| Radford University | Radford | $13,701 | 90% | $59,134 |
| Norfolk State University | Norfolk | $12,180 | 88% | $49,237 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is JMU's acceptance rate?
James Madison University admits 72% of applicants. Admitted students average 1,256 on the SAT.
How much does JMU cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $33,276 a year (tuition and fees: $14,620 in-state, $32,230 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $23,550 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $14,379.
How much do JMU graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $75,482 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 12th of 51 similar colleges in Virginia. The best-paid bachelor's program is computer and information sciences ($85,090 a year after graduation).
What is JMU's graduation rate?
80% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 92% of first-year students return for a second year.