History at James Madison University
What traits are you looking for in a history school? To help you decide if James Madison University is right for you, we've gathered the following information about the school's history program.JMU is located in Harrisonburg, Virginia and approximately 21,594 students attend the school each year.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in History section at the bottom of this page.
JMU History Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in History
- Master’s Degree in History
JMU History Rankings
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The online Master of Arts in History degree program can deepen your understanding of how history is made.
History Student Demographics at JMU
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at James Madison University.
JMU History Master’s Program
Of the students who received a history master's degree from JMU, 88% were white. This is above average for this degree on the natiowide level.
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from James Madison University with a master's in history.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Concentrations Within History
The following history concentations are available at James Madison University. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at James Madison University. A concentration may not be available for your level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| History | 7 |
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Careers That History Grads May Go Into
A degree in history can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for VA, the home state for James Madison University.
| Occupation | Jobs in VA | Average Salary in VA |
|---|---|---|
| High School Teachers | 26,830 | $68,770 |
| Managers | 17,280 | $134,500 |
| History Professors | 1,030 | $72,120 |
| Museum Technicians and Conservators | 440 | $45,100 |
| Curators | 300 | $63,140 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Asheville Post Card Co., Asheville, North Carolina under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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