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JMU was ranked #126 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for biological & biomedical sciences majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #5 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools | 126 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 129 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, James Madison University handed out 217 bachelor's degrees in biological & biomedical sciences. This is a decrease of 17% over the previous year when 260 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in biological & biomedical sciences from JMU. This makes it the #446 most popular school for biological & biomedical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at JMU paid an average of $837 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $263 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,914 | $25,128 |
| Fees | $5,662 | $5,662 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,254 | $1,254 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,584 | $12,584 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,560 | $4,560 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 217 students earned a bachelor's degree in biological & biomedical sciences from JMU. About 64% of these graduates were women and the other 36% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at JMU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from James Madison University with a bachelor's in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 153 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 21 |
Online degrees for the JMU biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the JMU Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 10 students earned a master's degree in biological & biomedical sciences from JMU. About 80% of these graduates were women and the other 20% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from James Madison University with a master's in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biological & biomedical sciences majors at James Madison University.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 192 |
| Biotechnology | 35 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physical Sciences | 83 |
| Engineering | 67 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 56 |
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