General Economics at James Madison University
If you plan to study General Economics, you may want to check out the program at James Madison University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
James Madison University is located in Harrisonburg, VA.
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Studying Online at James Madison University
Online coursework is an option at James Madison University. Among 22,740 students, 968 (4%) studied exclusively online and 6,368 (28%) took at least some classes online.
General Economics Rankings at James Madison University
These rankings give you a sense of how James Madison University’s General Economics program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #2 of 9 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #4 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #5 of 50 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #12 of 315 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #34 of 61 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #251 of 387 |
Highest-Paying Careers for General Economics Graduates
Students who finish General Economics program at James Madison University work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid careers for General Economics graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Environmental Economists | $86,726 |
| Regulatory Affairs Managers | $77,828 |
| Economists | $73,611 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,831 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.