James Madison University
Harrisonburg, Virginia · Public · 20,888 undergraduates
All 56 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Virginia high-school graduate (about $36,613/yr). Another 36 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $11,444 |
| $30k to $48k | $12,977 |
| $48k to $75k | $16,475 |
| $75k to $110k | $22,343 |
| $110k and up | $30,147 |
| All families (average) | $23,322 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | Bachelor's Degree | $67,033 | +$30,420 | clears the bar | $20,500 | 0.7 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $66,436 | +$29,823 | clears the bar | $20,500 | 0.7 yrs |
| Education, General | Master's Degree | $58,739 | +$22,126 | clears the bar | $20,409 | 0.9 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $87,056 | +$50,443 | clears the bar | $19,350 | 0.4 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $56,212 | +$19,599 | clears the bar | $21,500 | 1.1 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $63,065 | +$26,452 | clears the bar | $19,500 | 0.7 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's Degree | $58,026 | +$21,413 | clears the bar | $21,000 | 1 yr |
| Marketing | Bachelor's Degree | $89,944 | +$53,331 | clears the bar | $19,500 | 0.4 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $62,914 | +$26,301 | clears the bar | $20,594 | 0.8 yrs |
| Information Science/Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $113,345 | +$76,732 | clears the bar | $19,500 | 0.3 yrs |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's Degree | $104,926 | +$68,313 | clears the bar | $19,500 | 0.3 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $85,137 | +$48,524 | clears the bar | $19,000 | 0.4 yrs |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | Bachelor's Degree | $65,016 | +$28,403 | clears the bar | $19,875 | 0.7 yrs |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Bachelor's Degree | $54,093 | +$17,480 | clears the bar | $22,125 | 1.3 yrs |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's Degree | $73,326 | +$36,713 | clears the bar | $19,286 | 0.5 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 56 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 17% of students receive Pell grants · 80% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.