Finance at James Madison University
If you are interested in studying Finance, consider the program at James Madison University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
James Madison University is in Harrisonburg, VA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 112 finance graduations were recorded at James Madison University.
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Online Class Availability at James Madison University
Distance learning is available at James Madison University. Of 22,740 students, 968 (4%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,368 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Finance Rankings at James Madison University
These rankings give you a sense of how James Madison University’s Finance program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Virginia | #1 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #4 of 121 |
| Best Value | Virginia | #5 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #21 of 525 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #79 of 122 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #302 of 532 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Finance graduates at James Madison University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Finance graduates at James Madison University are 12% women (14) and 88% men (98).
Finance Bachelor’s Program at James Madison University
Among the 112 bachelor’s finance degrees awarded at James Madison University, 12% were women (14) and 88% were men (98).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Finance bachelor’s degree recipients at James Madison University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 96 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 6 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 13% of Finance bachelor’s degree recipients at James Madison University, lower than the national average of 29%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Finance Graduates
Graduates of the Finance program at James Madison University go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for Finance majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Treasurers and Controllers | $162,461 |
| Investment Fund Managers | $157,819 |
| General and Operations Managers | $149,694 |
| Chief Executives | $138,534 |
| Financial Risk Specialists | $127,364 |
| Financial Quantitative Analysts | $126,371 |
| Appraisers of Personal and Business Property | $118,242 |
| Chief Sustainability Officers | $96,628 |
| Fraud Examiners, Investigators and Analysts | $92,240 |
| Personal Financial Advisors | $91,777 |
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.