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Economics at James Madison University

James Madison University graduates about 74 economics majors a year, 2% of its graduating class. That puts it 320th of 683 schools we score for economics, a solid program at 51 out of 100. Its current catalog lists 48 undergraduate courses in the field, more than 82% of the schools we've counted. Graduates in the major earn a median $87,000 four years out, 1.05× what the same major pays nationally.

51/100Solid#320 of 683 for economics →
Graduates a year742% of the class
Courses in the catalog48more than 82% of schools
Median pay 4 years out$87,0001.05× the same major nationally
Admit rate72%whole school
SAT middle 50%1140–1320whole school

Around James Madison University

Two students tricycling up the hill towards ISAT.
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JMU versus Central Connecticut 9/10/11
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Where economics happens

Named buildings on the campus map: Academic 66 · Dorm 29 · Athletics 5 · Arts 3 · Dining 3 · Library 2.

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Nearby in the economics ranking

  1. Whittier College 52
  2. Luther College 52
  3. University of Alaska Anchorage 52
  4. Hope College 52
  5. Mississippi State University 51
  6. Delaware State University 51
  7. Saint Vincent College 51
  8. University of South Dakota 51

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How the score works

The score is out of 100 and compares James Madison University with every school we score in economics. It weighs the school's overall strength; how many students graduate in the major and what share of the class they are; research spending in the field (NSF); early pay against the same major nationally; how many courses the catalog lists; and test scores. 80+ is a standout program, 65+ strong, 45+ solid. Sources: US Department of Education (College Scorecard, IPEDS), NSF HERD, each school's current course catalog, OpenStreetMap and Wikimedia Commons.

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