by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how JMU ranks among other schools offering degrees in biology.
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JMU was ranked #110 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for biology 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 General Biology Master’s Degree Schools | 45 |
| Best General Biology Graduate Degree Schools | 66 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 109 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 110 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, James Madison University handed out 182 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 19% over the previous year when 226 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in biology from JMU. This makes it the #290 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from JMU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,159 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $32,337 for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at JMU, biology students borrow a median amount of $45,571 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,650 for all biology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at JMU is $457 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at JMU paid an average of $837 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $263 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 182 biology majors earned their bachelor's degree from JMU. Of these graduates, 34% were men and 66% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 69% 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 biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 126 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 20 |
JMU does not offer an online option for its biology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the JMU Online Learning page.
Biology majors graduating with a master's degree from JMU make a median salary of $45,933 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all biology graduates with a master's is $43,317.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 10 students graduated with a master's degree in biology from JMU. About 20% were men and 80% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at JMU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% 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 master's in biology.
| 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 biology majors at James Madison University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biotechnology | 35 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.