Science, Technology and Society at James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA · Bachelor's Degree · about 71 graduates a year
James Madison University graduates in science, technology and society earn 22% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 28% of one year’s pay at that point.
How James Madison University Compares for Science, Technology and Society
All 10 colleges reporting science, technology and society 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 | Stanford University Stanford, CA | $107,375 | $97,704 | #1 | $44,736 |
| 2 | Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI | $90,551 | $95,476 | #2 | $53,566 |
| 3 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | $89,228 | $78,187 | #5 | $51,399 |
| 4 | Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX | $88,953 | $90,439 | #4 | $69,382 |
| 5 | James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA | $82,455 | $75,083 | #6 | $54,235 |
| 6 | Troy University Troy, AL | $80,455 | $91,323 | #3 | $85,672 |
| 7 | North Carolina State University at Raleigh Raleigh, NC | $67,468 | $72,403 | #7 | $43,150 |
| 8 | Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus Atlanta, GA | $65,454 | $67,758 | #8 | $40,297 |
| 9 | Farmingdale State College Farmingdale, NY | $54,746 | $52,107 | #10 | $31,638 |
| 10 | Beloit College Beloit, WI | $53,760 | $55,940 | #9 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do James Madison University science, technology and society graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $54,235 one year after graduating and $82,455 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does James Madison University rank for science, technology and society?
Among 10 colleges reporting earnings for science, technology and society graduates, James Madison University ranks #5 by median pay four years after graduation, and #6 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is science, technology and society at James Madison University worth it?
Its graduates earn 22% more than the national median for science, technology and society ($67,452), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,784.
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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.