James Madison University

What are the graduation rates for students at James Madison University?

JMU's reported six-year graduation rate is 80% for the measured cohort of first-time, full-time degree-seeking undergraduates. Its four-year rate is 66%. These figures describe groups who entered in earlier years, not the probability that a particular incoming student will graduate on a given schedule.

The reported first-year retention rate is 92%, meaning most students in the measured entering cohort returned for the next academic year. Six-year graduation allows more time than the standard four-year bachelor's-degree schedule; it should not be confused with an average time to degree. Transfer students, part-time students, and students entering other credential levels may have different outcomes that these first-time-student measures do not capture.

What is the earning potential for graduates at James Madison University?

Federal College Scorecard field-of-study figures offer a limited view of earnings about one year after completion, rather than a guaranteed starting salary for every JMU graduate. The measure reflects graduates captured in the relevant federal data and can vary substantially by program.

For example, the reported one-year earnings figure is $73,457 for computer and information sciences and $61,239 for accounting and related services. Biology's reported figure is $27,637. These are field-level measures, not predictions for an individual; graduate study, employment patterns, location, and the number of graduates represented can affect comparisons. An early-career figure also cannot show later earnings growth or the full value of a degree.

Students seeking career support can use JMU's career services for individual planning, major and career exploration, résumé assistance, interview preparation, job-search resources, and employer events. Such services are distinct from measured employment or earnings outcomes.