Liberal Arts & Humanities at James Madison University
If you plan to study Liberal Arts & Humanities, take a look at what James Madison University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
James Madison University is located in Harrisonburg, VA.
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Studying Online at James Madison University
Distance learning is available at James Madison University. Among 22,740 students, 968 (4%) studied exclusively online and 6,368 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Liberal Arts & Humanities Rankings at James Madison University
These rankings give you a sense of how James Madison University’s Liberal Arts & Humanities program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #2 of 31 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #3 of 389 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #14 of 1,453 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #30 of 37 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #377 of 421 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1301 of 1,495 |
Earnings for Liberal Arts & Humanities Graduates from James Madison University
Those who finish James Madison University’s Liberal Arts & Humanities program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $32,885 |
| 2 years | $30,949 |
| 3 years | $42,997 |
| 4 years | $46,503 |
| 5 years | $53,680 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Liberal Arts & Humanities graduates from James Madison University take home a median $46,503, compared with $63,974 for all James Madison University graduates — about 27% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Liberal Arts & Humanities graduates from James Madison University comes in at $23,250.
Best-Paid Careers for Liberal Arts & Humanities Graduates
Graduates of the Liberal Arts & Humanities program at James Madison University pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for Liberal Arts & Humanities graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | $68,967 |
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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