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20,888
students enrolled
5,360
degrees and certificates a year
80%
of students complete
College Scorecard
$23,322
average net price a year
Tuition $7,914 in state, $25,128 out of state
$57,438
median earnings, 6 years after entry
$69,954
median earnings, 10 years after entry
87% working
Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.
What students study
| Field of study | Share of awards | Awards a year |
|---|---|---|
| Health professions | 18% | 981 |
| Business & management | 14% | 757 |
| Education | 11% | 583 |
| Communication & journalism | 8% | 410 |
| Psychology | 7% | 355 |
AI and data programs
James Madison University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.
The job market around James Madison University
Professional jobs listed in the cities of Harrisonburg city, where the college is.
30
open professional jobs
6
entry level
0%
ask for AI skills
0 jobs
3.8%
unemployment in Harrisonburg city
2026-09 · up 0.7 points from a year earlier
$59,752
median household income
Harrisonburg city
36%
of workers are in professional jobs
estimated 2.4% unemployment among them
Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, business & management, education, which lead to clinical (2 open), finance (3 open), sales (4 open), operations (4 open), marketing (3 open), human resources (2 open).
Hiring most: Sysco (3), United Bank (3), Church World Service (2), Booz Allen Hamilton (1), Chipotle Mexican Grill (1), Commonwealth of VA Careers (1), Commonwealth of Virginia (1), Eastern Mennonite School (1).
What they hire for: Operations (4), Sales (4), Engineering (3), Finance (3), Marketing (3), Administration (2). Operations jobs
Similar colleges in Virginia
- Virginia Commonwealth UniversityRichmond · 20,753 students
- University of Virginia-Main CampusCharlottesville · 17,597 students
- Old Dominion UniversityNorfolk · 17,514 students
- George Mason UniversityFairfax · 27,752 students
- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBlacksburg · 30,923 students
- William & MaryWilliamsburg · 7,055 students
Common questions
- How big is James Madison University?
- James Madison University enrolls about 20,888 students and is a public 4-year institution in Harrisonburg, Virginia. It awards about 5,360 degrees and certificates a year.
- What is the graduation rate at James Madison University?
- 80% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).
- What do James Madison University graduates earn?
- Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $57,438 six years after entry and $69,954 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.
- Does James Madison University offer AI or data science degrees?
- James Madison University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.
- Are there jobs near James Madison University?
- 30 open professional jobs are listed in Harrisonburg city, 6 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. Sysco has the most openings.
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Sources: enrollment and degrees from IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education); graduation, earnings and net price from the College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06); open jobs from employers’ career sites, checked daily; unemployment from the Bureau of Labor Statistics; workforce boards and American Job Centers from CareerOneStop.
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