Education, General
Master's degree · James Madison University · Harrisonburg, VA
How this program compares
Graduates of the master's degree program in Education, General at James Madison University earn a median of $55,195 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $65,824 four years after graduating (middle half: $52,724–$82,084). Median debt is $20,409, about 37% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Education, General (Master's degree) at other Virginia schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Shenandoah University Winchester | $65,767 | $27,108 |
| University of Mary Washington Fredericksburg | $53,665 | $20,500 |
| Longwood University Farmville | $53,052 | $24,250 |
| Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond | $51,723 | $25,419 |
| Liberty University Lynchburg | $51,093 | $34,166 |
| Radford University Radford | $48,802 | $24,096 |
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$81,761 - Information Science/StudiesBachelor's degree
$80,173 - Rehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsMaster's degree
$76,714 - Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's degree
$76,490 - Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's degree
$71,563 - Accounting and Related ServicesMaster's degree
$71,372 - Engineering, GeneralBachelor's degree
$71,176 - Political Science and GovernmentMaster's degree
$68,741 - Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's degree
$67,849 - Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's degree
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$65,683 - EconomicsBachelor's degree
$62,286 - MarketingBachelor's degree
$61,692 - Communication Disorders Sciences and ServicesMaster's degree
$60,393 - MathematicsBachelor's degree
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$54,235
Frequently asked questions
How much do Education, General graduates from James Madison University make?
The median salary is $55,195 one year after graduation and $54,694 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $20,409.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.