by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at JMU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #7 out of 33 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, JMU highly for biological & biomedical sciences, coming in at #197 out of 1,342 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools | 197 of 1,342 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in Virginia | 7 of 36 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 24 of 304 |
The following degree levels are granted in biological & biomedical sciences at JMU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 202 |
| Master’s | 6 |
This biological & biomedical sciences area of study at JMU covers the following majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology, General | 187 |
| Biotechnology | 21 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, James Madison University awarded 202 bachelor’s degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.
JMU holds a strong position among schools offering biological & biomedical sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #7 out of 33 schools by College Factual.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from JMU report a median salary of $45,341 a year. This is below $63,974, the median for all majors at JMU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at JMU, biological & biomedical sciences students accumulate a median of $21,604 in student loans. This is higher than $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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For the most recent academic year available, 30% of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The majority of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at JMU are White. Roughly 64% 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 biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 20 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 |
| White | 129 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 16 |
Graduate study is also available at JMU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 6 |
