Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 81.0%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 80.9%
- Retention Rate
- 90.1%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $69,954
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $20,093
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 17:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 82.4%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $213/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Master | $116,083 | $88,050 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master | $95,739 | $29,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $91,744 | $24,750 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor | $72,659 | $19,500 |
| Information Science/Studies. | Bachelor | $72,290 | $19,500 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Master | $68,965 | $46,918 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor | $67,380 | $19,500 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master | $66,377 | $20,500 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Doctoral | $65,238 | |
| Business/Managerial Economics. | Bachelor | $64,493 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $63,965 | $19,350 |
| Systems Science and Theory. | Bachelor | $60,623 | $21,500 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Master | $58,057 | $29,000 |
| Engineering, General. | Bachelor | $57,943 | $24,750 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor | $56,114 | $22,500 |
Outcomes Overview
JMU graduates enter the workforce with a median debt of $20,093 and earn $69,954 ten years after graduation. This creates a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 29%, well below the concerning 40% threshold. Monthly loan payments of $213 consume just 3.6% of typical graduate income. The university's strong business and education programs feed into Virginia's growing economy, with many alumni landing roles in corporate management, K-12 teaching, and healthcare administration. An impressive 96.9% employment rate demonstrates solid career preparation. With 82% of borrowers successfully repaying loans and earnings that comfortably cover debt obligations, JMU delivers a strong return on investment for most students.