by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Find out how JMU compares to other colleges that offer general biology.
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JMU is in the top 15% of the country for general biology. In particular, it placed #184 out of 1,249 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #7 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 7 |
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 7 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Virginia | 7 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 7 |
| Best Value General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 14 |
| Best Value General Biology Master’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 14 |
| Best Value General Biology Schools in Virginia | 14 |
| College Major Best Value | 14 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 26 |
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 26 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Southeast Region | 26 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 26 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, James Madison University handed out 181 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
General Biology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from JMU report a median salary of $45,341 a year. This is lower than $63,974, the median for all majors at JMU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at JMU, general biology students borrow a median amount of $23,000 in student loans. This is above $21,218, the typical median for all majors at JMU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,460 | $25,496 |
| Fees | $5,816 | $5,816 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 30% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at JMU are White. Roughly 65% of graduates 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 general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 |
| White | 117 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 16 |
For the most recent academic year available, 33% of general biology master’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of general biology master’s degree graduates at JMU were White. Approximately 100% of graduates 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 general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the general biology majors at James Madison University.
This general biology program at JMU includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 187 |
JMU granted 187 completions in biology/biological sciences, general in the latest year of data — 70% to women and 30% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (66%).