Engineering at James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA · Bachelor's Degree · about 66 graduates a year
James Madison University graduates in engineering earn 3% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 27% of one year’s pay at that point.
How James Madison University Compares for Engineering
All 57 colleges reporting engineering 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 | Franklin W Olin College of Engineering Needham, MA | $135,136 | $119,001 | #3 | $109,455 |
| 2 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $128,207 | $122,027 | #2 | — |
| 3 | Harvey Mudd College Claremont, CA | $122,845 | $111,781 | #5 | $92,491 |
| 4 | University of California-Davis Davis, CA | $114,228 | $103,940 | #12 | $82,956 |
| 5 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $110,208 | $112,083 | #4 | — |
| 6 | Brown University Providence, RI | $108,550 | $106,911 | #9 | $86,416 |
| 7 | McNeese State University Lake Charles, LA | $107,319 | $124,230 | #1 | $75,566 |
| 8 | Seattle Pacific University Seattle, WA | $106,291 | $97,765 | #15 | $71,770 |
| 9 | Lafayette College Easton, PA | $104,222 | $105,995 | #10 | $76,507 |
| 10 | Michigan State University East Lansing, MI | $102,301 | $107,865 | #6 | $75,058 |
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| 16 | Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TX | $93,753 | $95,319 | #17 | $73,774 |
| 17 | University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, MO | $92,426 | $99,100 | #13 | $70,366 |
| 18 | University of Southern Indiana Evansville, IN | $92,209 | $98,923 | #14 | $74,976 |
| 19 | James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA | $91,761 | $83,557 | #45 | $71,176 |
| 20 | University of Alabama in Huntsville Huntsville, AL | $91,645 | $104,025 | #11 | — |
| 21 | Walla Walla University College Place, WA | $91,473 | $84,136 | #44 | $66,416 |
| 22 | George Fox University Newberg, OR | $91,427 | $91,966 | #22 | $67,558 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do James Madison University engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $71,176 one year after graduating and $91,761 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does James Madison University rank for engineering?
Among 57 colleges reporting earnings for engineering graduates, James Madison University ranks #19 by median pay four years after graduation, and #45 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is engineering at James Madison University worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% more than the national median for engineering ($89,359), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,750.
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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.