by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at JMU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level. Its best result is a rank of #3 out of 5 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, JMU as a strong choice for geological & earth sciences, placing at #66 out of 159 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools | 66 of 159 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in Virginia | 3 of 5 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 12 of 37 |
Here is each degree level offered in geological & earth sciences at JMU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 21 |
During the most recent reporting year, James Madison University handed out 21 bachelor’s degrees in geological & earth sciences.
JMU is a solid choice among schools offering geological & earth sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
Geological & Earth Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from JMU earn a median of $55,946 a year. This is below $63,974, the median for all majors at JMU.
To complete a bachelor’s at JMU, geological & earth sciences students borrow a median amount of $22,375 in student loans. This is above $21,218, the typical median for all majors at JMU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,460 | $25,496 |
| Fees | $5,816 | $5,816 |
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Among recent graduates, 24% of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 76% went to women.
The majority of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at JMU are White. About 86% 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 geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
JMU conferred 21 bachelor’s completions in geology/earth science, general in the latest year of data — 76% to women and 24% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (86%).
