Major Programs at JMU

James Madison University offers 99 programs through Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate and Post-Graduate Certifica degrees/programs. The programs are offered both in online and on-site education.
  • Total number of programs: 99
  • Total number of online programs: 3
  • Offered degrees/programs: Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate, Post-Graduate Certificate

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Offered Degrees At James Madison University

James Madison University is categorized by Research University (high research activity) by Carnegie categorization. James Madison University offers 99 major programs for Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate, Post-Graduate Certificate. Next table lists number of programs by offered degree and online availability along with number of completers by degree/certificate programs. Last year, 5,377 students have completed their study at James Madison University.
Offered Degrees at James Madison University
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Bachelor's Degree5204,535
Master's Degree291748
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship8037
Post Bachelor's Degree9231
Post Master's Degree1026
Total9935,377

Degree, Major Programs and Completers by Award Level

James Madison University offers 99 programs through Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate, Post-Graduate Certificate The programs are offered both in online and on-site education. Last year total 5,377 students have completed their studies.
  • 4,535 students have earned/completed Bachelor's program.
  • 748 students have earned/completed Master's program.
  • 31 students have earned/completed Post-Bachelor's program.
  • 26 students have earned/completed Post-Master's program.
Bachelor's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Communication and Journalism [+] 390
Speech Communication and Rhetoric390
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 249
Computer and Information Sciences103
Information Science/Studies146
Education [+] 29
Special Education and Teaching7
Elementary Education and Teaching18
Early Childhood Education and Teaching4
Engineering [+] 67
Engineering67
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] 25
Foreign Languages and Literatures25
Work and Family Studies [+] 20
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies20
Legal Studies [+] 80
Advanced Legal Research/Studies80
English Language and Literature [+] 90
English Language and Literature47
Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing43
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] 238
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies238
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 213
Biology/Biological Sciences179
Biotechnology34
Mathematics and Statistics [+] 46
Mathematics36
Financial Mathematics10
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 135
Systems Science and Theory53
Science, Technology and Society82
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] 255
Health and Physical Education/Fitness109
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management146
Philosophy and Religious Studies [+] 9
Philosophy and Religious Studies (other)9
Physical Sciences [+] 83
Chemistry44
Geology/Earth Science13
Physics26
Psychology [+] 259
Psychology259
Human Services [+] 112
Public Administration48
Social Work64
Social Sciences [+] 370
Anthropology20
Economics73
Geography60
International Relations and Affairs80
Political Science and Government104
Sociology33
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 258
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts61
Art/Art Studies111
Art History, Criticism and Conservation7
Music Performance79
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 876
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist82
Health/Health Care Administration/Management58
Athletic Training/Trainer1
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling453
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse282
Business [+] 674
Business Administration and Management122
Accounting87
Business/Managerial Economics13
Finance132
Finance and Financial Management Services (other)0
Hospitality Administration/Management122
International Business/Trade/Commerce11
Marketing/Marketing Management187
History [+] 57
History57
Total4,535
Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Communication and Journalism [+] 10
Speech Communication and Rhetoric10
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 13
Computer and Information Sciences13
Education [+] 367
Education286
Special Education and Teaching21
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services33
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching14
Elementary Education and Teaching0
Health Teacher Education1
Mathematics Teacher Education12
English Language and Literature [+] 7
English Language and Literature1
Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing6
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 10
Biology/Biological Sciences10
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 0
Science, Technology and Society0
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] 12
Health and Physical Education/Fitness7
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management5
Psychology [+] 24
Psychology13
School Psychology11
Human Services [+] 11
Public Administration11
Social Sciences [+] 10
Political Science and Government10
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 19
Art/Art Studies2
Music Performance17
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 143
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist51
Physician Assistant32
Athletic Training/Trainer6
Occupational Therapy/Therapist23
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing31
Business [+] 114
Business Administration and Management62
Accounting52
History [+] 8
History8
Total748
Doctorate (Research) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 4
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)4
Psychology [+] 11
Psychology6
Psychometrics and Quantitative Psychology2
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (other)3
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 9
Music Pedagogy9
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 13
Audiology/Audiologist7
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist2
Nursing Practice4
Total37
Post-Bachelor's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 0
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (other)0
Education [+] 24
Educational Leadership and Administration2
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision10
Educational/Instructional Technology8
Educational Assessment, Testing, and Measurement4
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Autism0
College Student Counseling and Personnel Services0
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 7
Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism7
Human Services [+] 0
Public Administration0
Total31
Post-Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Education [+] 26
Education (other)26
Total26

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