Education at James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA · Master's Degree · about 240 graduates a year
James Madison University graduates in education earn 11% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 35% of one year’s pay at that point.
How James Madison University Compares for Education
All 214 colleges reporting education earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California State University-Sacramento Sacramento, CA | $102,444 | $93,217 | #1 | $77,526 |
| 2 | California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona, CA | $95,883 | $87,247 | #3 | $70,724 |
| 3 | California State University-San Marcos San Marcos, CA | $95,348 | $86,760 | #4 | $77,823 |
| 4 | California State University-Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA | $92,010 | $83,723 | #6 | — |
| 5 | University of Massachusetts Global Irvine, CA | $91,710 | $83,450 | #7 | $75,971 |
| 6 | University of San Diego San Diego, CA | $91,474 | $83,235 | #8 | $73,028 |
| 7 | California State University-East Bay Hayward, CA | $91,220 | $83,004 | #9 | $75,291 |
| 8 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $88,307 | $77,764 | #22 | $65,968 |
| 9 | Stanford University Stanford, CA | $88,065 | $80,133 | #12 | $71,967 |
| 10 | Sonoma State University Rohnert Park, CA | $87,304 | $79,441 | #14 | $80,657 |
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| 141 | Northern Illinois University Dekalb, IL | $59,110 | $58,075 | #152 | $50,338 |
| 142 | Baker University Baldwin City, KS | $59,019 | $61,271 | #123 | $54,404 |
| 143 | University of Minnesota-Duluth Duluth, MN | $58,849 | $56,213 | #172 | $50,147 |
| 144 | James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA | $58,739 | $53,487 | #193 | $55,195 |
| 145 | McKendree University Lebanon, IL | $58,566 | $57,541 | #159 | $50,945 |
| 146 | University of New England Biddeford, ME | $58,304 | $61,962 | #112 | $57,478 |
| 147 | Graceland University-Lamoni Lamoni, IA | $58,181 | $61,199 | #124 | — |
Other Majors at James Madison University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $150,316 | $110,442 | #62 of 861 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $138,766 | $120,817 | #46 of 216 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $111,224 | $71,372 | #37 of 349 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $106,786 | $97,814 | #379 of 432 |
| Political Science and Government | $86,137 | $68,741 | #5 of 16 |
| Public Administration | $81,363 | — | #99 of 243 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $76,377 | $76,714 | #61 of 211 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $69,342 | $60,393 | #88 of 243 |
| Education | $59,635 | — | #23 of 32 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $59,379 | $56,055 | #191 of 280 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $58,878 | $45,101 | #98 of 165 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $58,228 | $49,231 | #159 of 302 |
| Biology | — | $45,933 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do James Madison University education graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $55,195 one year after graduating and $58,739 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does James Madison University rank for education?
Among 214 colleges reporting earnings for education graduates, James Madison University ranks #144 by median pay four years after graduation, and #193 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is education at James Madison University worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% less than the national median for education ($65,824), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,409.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.