James Madison University (JMU)
Harrisonburg, VAMost Popular Majors
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9%Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
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6%Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
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6%Health and Physical Education
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6%Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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5%Psychology
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4%Finance
All Majors & Degrees
Arts & Humanities
| Major | Bachelors | Masters |
|---|---|---|
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | ||
| Art/Art Studies | ||
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | ||
| English Composition | ||
| English Language and Literature | ||
| Foreign Languages and Literatures | ||
| History | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | ||
| Music Performance | ||
| Other Philosophy and Religious Studies | ||
| Professional, Technical, Business and Scientific Writing |
Business
| Major | Bachelors | Masters |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting | ||
| Business Administration and Management | ||
| Business/Managerial Economics | ||
| Finance | ||
| Hospitality Management and Administration | ||
| Information Science/Studies | ||
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | ||
| Marketing/Marketing Management | ||
| Other Finance and Financial Management Services |
Communication & Media
| Major | Bachelors | Masters |
|---|---|---|
| Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric |
Education
| Major | Bachelors | Masters |
|---|---|---|
| Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching | ||
| Education | ||
| Health Teacher Education | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | ||
| Other Education | ||
| Special Education and Teaching |
Engineering
| Major | Bachelors | Masters |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering |
Family and Consumer Science Professions
| Major | Bachelors | Masters |
|---|---|---|
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies |
Fitness, Recreation and Leisure Studies
| Major | Bachelors | Masters |
|---|---|---|
| Athletic Training/Trainer | ||
| Health and Physical Education |
Health & Medical Services
| Major | Bachelors | Masters |
|---|---|---|
| Adult Health Nurse / Nursing | ||
| Audiology/Audiologist and Hearing Sciences | ||
| Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling | ||
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services | ||
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | ||
| Occupational Therapy/Therapist | ||
| Physician Assistant | ||
| Registered Nurse and Registered Nursing (RN) | ||
| Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist |
Interdisciplinary Studies
| Major | Bachelors | Masters |
|---|---|---|
| Science, Technology and Society | ||
| Systems Science and Theory |
Legal Professions
| Major | Bachelors | Masters |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Legal Research/Studies (LL.M., M.C.L., M.L.I., M.S.L., J.S.D./S.J.D.) |
Life Science
| Major | Bachelors | Masters |
|---|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences | ||
| Biotechnology |
Mathematics and Statistics
| Major | Bachelors | Masters |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics |
Natural Sciences
| Major | Bachelors | Masters |
|---|---|---|
| Chemistry | ||
| Geology/Earth Science | ||
| Physics |
Social Sciences
| Major | Bachelors | Masters |
|---|---|---|
| Anthropology | ||
| Economics | ||
| Geography | ||
| International Relations and Affairs | ||
| Political Science and Government | ||
| Psychology | ||
| School Psychology | ||
| Social Sciences | ||
| Sociology |
Social Work
| Major | Bachelors | Masters |
|---|---|---|
| Public Administration | ||
| Social Work |
Technology
| Major | Bachelors | Masters |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences |
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JMU Ratings & Reviews
Overall Rating for Academics:
Rated 4 of 5 Stars 1 Review
100% of students gave James Madison University 4 stars in Academics.
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JMU Academic Details
| Academic Calendar | Semester |
|---|---|
| Average Freshman GPA | 2.90 |
| Retention Rate | 91% |
| Minimum GPA to Graduate | 2.00 |
| Carnegie Class | Master's Colleges and Universities (larger programs) |
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| Orientation Month(s) | Orientation for new students held once during the summer and in August. |
Specialty Study Options
- Double Majors
- Independent Study
- Accelerated Study
- Honors Program
- Internships
Domestic Off-Campus Semester-Away Programs
- Other: Washington Semester.
Cooperative Education Programs
- Other: computer information science, information systems, management science
Pre-Professional Programs
- Pre-Law
- Pre-Medicine
- Pre-Veterinary
- Pre-Pharmacy
- Pre-Dentistry
- Pre-Theology
- Pre-Optometry
- Other: physical therapy, occupational therapy, physician assistant
Class Sizes at James Madison University
- Fewer than 20 Students: 31%
- 50 - 100 Students: 9%
- 20 - 49 Students: 57%
- 100+ Students: 4%
| Fewer than 20 Students | 31% |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 Students | 9% |
| 20 - 49 Students | 57% |
| 100+ Students | 4% |
Faculty Ethnic Diversity
- Caucasian: 79
- Unknown and Other: 14
- Asian: 4
- Latino: 2
- African American: 2
| Caucasian | 79 |
|---|---|
| Unknown and Other | 14 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Latino | 2 |
| African American | 2 |
Faculty at James Madison University
| Total Faculty | 1,354 |
|---|---|
| Student-to-Faculty Ratio | 16 |
| Full-Time Professors | 2,677 |
| Male Faculty | 691 |
| Part-Time Professors | 1,171 |
| Women Faculty | 663 |
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