English at James Madison University
If you plan to study English, consider the program at James Madison University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
James Madison University is in Harrisonburg, VA.
During the most recent reporting year, 67 english graduations were recorded at James Madison University.
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Studying Online at James Madison University
Online coursework is an option at James Madison University. Among 22,740 students, 968 (4%) studied exclusively online and 6,368 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of English graduates at James Madison University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, English graduates at James Madison University are 75% women (50) and 25% men (17).
English Bachelor’s Program at James Madison University
Of the 60 bachelor’s english graduates at James Madison University, 75% were women (45) and 25% were men (15).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of English bachelor’s degree recipients at James Madison University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 45 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 23% of English bachelor’s degree recipients at James Madison University, lower than the national average of 35%.*
English Master’s Program at James Madison University
Of the 7 master’s english graduates at James Madison University, 71% were women (5) and 29% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of English master’s degree recipients at James Madison University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 14% of English master’s degree recipients at James Madison University, lower than the national average of 25%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for English Graduates
Students who finish English program at James Madison University work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid careers for English majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | $88,437 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $77,927 |
| Proofreaders and Copy Markers | $30,503 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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