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Systems Theory at James Madison University

If you are interested in studying Systems Theory, consider the program at James Madison University. Get started with the following essential facts.

James Madison University sits in Harrisonburg, VA.

During the most recent reporting year, 52 systems theory degrees were granted at James Madison University.

Online Class Availability at James Madison University

Distance learning is available at James Madison University. Of 22,740 students, 968 (4%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,368 (28%) took at least some classes online.

Systems Theory Rankings at James Madison University

Use these rankings to compare James Madison University’s Systems Theory program to other colleges that offer this major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#1 of 5
Best Schools (Quality)	Virginia	#1 of 1
Best Value	Virginia	#1 of 1
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#4 of 5
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#9 of 23
Best Value	Nationwide	#16 of 23

Earnings for Systems Theory Graduates from James Madison University

Students who complete James Madison University’s Systems Theory program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$57,389
2 years	$60,623
3 years	$75,407
4 years	$82,147
5 years	$101,452

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Systems Theory graduates from James Madison University take home a median $82,147, compared with $63,974 for all James Madison University graduates — about 28% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Systems Theory graduates from James Madison University stands at $22,301.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Systems Theory graduates at James Madison University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Systems Theory graduates at James Madison University are 40% women (21) and 60% men (31).

Systems Theory Bachelor’s Program at James Madison University

Of the 52 bachelor’s systems theory graduates at James Madison University, 40% were women (21) and 60% were men (31).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Systems Theory bachelor’s degree recipients at James Madison University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	43
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	1
Asian	3
Two or More Races	3
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 15% of Systems Theory bachelor’s degree recipients at James Madison University, lower than the national average of 45%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Systems Theory Concentrations at James Madison University

This Systems Theory program at James Madison University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Systems Science & Theory	52

Highest-Paying Careers for Systems Theory Graduates

Graduates of the Systems Theory program at James Madison University go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Systems Theory graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Wind Energy Development Managers	$169,952
Loss Prevention Managers	$165,723
Wind Energy Operations Managers	$122,567
Compliance Managers	$117,178
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers	$99,321
Managers, All Other	$95,684
Regulatory Affairs Managers	$77,828
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

More about our data sources and methodologies.