by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how JMU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biotech.
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The bachelor's program at JMU was ranked #37 on College Factual's Best Schools for biotech list. It is also ranked #1 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biotechnology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 18 |
| Best Biotechnology Schools | 37 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, James Madison University handed out 35 bachelor's degrees in biotechnology. This is an increase of 3% over the previous year when 34 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of biotech students who receive their bachelor's degree at JMU is $41,832. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $47,017 for all biotech students.
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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For the most recent academic year available, 51% of biotech bachelor's degrees went to men and 49% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 77% 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 bachelor's in biotech.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the JMU biotech 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biotech majors at James Madison University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 192 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.