Post-baccalaureate Certificate
Education, General at James Madison University
Harrisonburg, Virginia · See Education, General nationally
Poor return
$-3,785 over 10 years
For graduates of Education, General at James Madison University.
On these figures the cost and debt outweigh the earnings premium.
$55,195
Earnings 1 year out as of 2024
$54,694
Earnings 5 years out as of 2024
$20,409
Median debt as of 2024
$-3,785
10-year net gain as of 2024
Education, General at other colleges
How the same major’s ROI compares elsewhere.
| # | College | Credential | Earnings (5 yr) | Median debt | 10-yr ROI | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California State University-Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA | Certificate | $86,211 | — | +1,723% | Strong return |
| 2 | California State University-Fresno Fresno, CA | Certificate | $95,011 | $20,000 | +1,317% | Strong return |
| 3 | California State University-Stanislaus Turlock, CA | Certificate | $87,195 | $21,000 | +1,222% | Strong return |
| 4 | California State University-Dominguez Hills Carson, CA | Certificate | $96,103 | $20,500 | +1,119% | Strong return |
| 5 | California State University-East Bay Hayward, CA | Certificate | $88,296 | — | +1,061% | Strong return |
| 6 | California State University-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | Certificate | $73,525 | $29,525 | +971% | Strong return |
| 7 | University of Michigan-Flint Flint, MI | Certificate | $86,560 | $39,626 | +879% | Strong return |
| 8 | California State University-Sacramento Sacramento, CA | Certificate | $90,404 | $38,810 | +782% | Strong return |
| 9 | Southern Utah University Cedar City, UT | Certificate | $83,779 | $14,798 | +721% | Strong return |
| 10 | University of Washington-Tacoma Campus Tacoma, WA | Certificate | $84,621 | $23,108 | +707% | Strong return |
Other majors at James Madison University
| Major | Credential | Earnings (5 yr) | Median debt | 10-yr ROI | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Associate's | $113,644 | $19,500 | +1,177% | Strong return |
| Information Science/Studies | Associate's | $111,126 | $19,500 | +1,130% | Strong return |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Associate's | $109,603 | $19,500 | +1,102% | Strong return |
| Physics | Associate's | $93,914 | — | +949% | Strong return |
| Systems Science and Theory | Associate's | $101,452 | $21,500 | +936% | Strong return |
| International Business | Associate's | $96,946 | $16,250 | +888% | Strong return |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Certificate | $144,716 | $24,750 | +875% | Strong return |
| Economics | Associate's | $96,390 | $17,000 | +873% | Strong return |
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. ROI is computed by Degree Return — see how. Read the methodology. Data as of 2024.