Program Analysis
At $54,235 per year, Science, Technology and Society graduates from James Madison University earn slightly above the $49,207 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.
Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 12.8x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Science, Technology and Society programs nationally.
Some AI exposure exists in Science, Technology and Society's typical career paths, with 25% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 9% gap from the optimistic case.
The median debt load of $22,784 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.
At #2 of 11 nationally, this is a top-5% Science, Technology and Society program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.
Earnings grow from $54,235 to $80,699 over five years — a 49% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.