
Our experiential learning opportunities help you become a well-rounded business leader.
Professional Development and Engagement
You’ll have many opportunities to apply the concepts you’re learning in the classroom to real-world scenarios. Our Office of Professional Development and Engagement offers a wide range of activities that promote interdisciplinary learning, career exploration, leadership, cultural awareness, professional etiquette and networking skills. You’ll build your business acumen through collaboration with employers, alumni and community partners outside of the traditional academic setting.
Internships and Externships
Get a taste of what it’s like working in your dream job with our internships and externships. Whether you spend just a day or a full semester with a potential employer, you’ll gain practical experience while broadening your understanding of your chosen field. That insight will be vital in helping you make career decisions. You’ll gain confidence, possibly academic credit and a new perspective.

“JMU graduates have been a critical component of our long-term talent strategy for many, many years and provide our firm with a deep pool of professionals, mentors, instructors, and leaders at every level.”
-Phil Bennett ('92), National Partner in Charge,
Risk Management Technology,
Data, and Operations, KPMG LLP
2022 Senior Class Outcomes
This report highlights the post-graduation pursuits for 65% of the CoB Spring Class of 2022 bachelor's degree recipients.
Engagement
- 63% completed at least one internship
- 55% received a job offer from the internship
- 47% participated in at least one CoB student organization
- 41% held a leadership position in those organizations
- 25% participated in at least one service-learning project
- 8% studied abroad prior to graduation
Compensation Components
- 48% Salary only
- 32% Base salary + bonus
- 11% Base salary + commission
- 9% Other
$5,700 = Average signing bonus
Compensation by Major
College of Business Major |
Avg. Starting Salary* |
Accounting B.B.A. | $62,827 |
Business Management B.B.A. | $59,903 |
Computer Inf. Systems B.B.A. | $75,138 |
Economics B.A., B.B.A., B.S. | $67,196 |
Finance B.B.A. | $70,428 |
International Business B.B.A. | $64,236 |
Marketing B.B.A. | $55,938 |
Quantitative Finance B.S.** | $81,540 |
Average across all majors | $67,151 |
Graduate Level Outcomes |
|
M.S. in Accounting | $62,403 |
*Base salary only
**Based on departmental survey conducted 3/4/22
Career Outcomes
- 59% had full-time offers at graduation
- 40% participated in 5 or more interviews
- 29% were seeking employment
- 9% were continuing education
- 3% other
Employers Hiring*
- 9% KPMG
- 6% Deloitte
- 4% Accenture
- 4% RSM
- 3% CGI Federal
- 2% ADP
- 2% CoStar Group
- 2% Ernst & Young
- 2% Freddie Mac
- 2% PWC
*Employers hiring the most Spring 2022 CoB grads