by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at JMU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 1 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks JMU among the top schools in the country for biotechnology, coming in at #52 out of 82 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biotechnology Schools | 52 of 82 |
| Best Biotechnology Schools in Virginia | 1 of 1 |
| Best Biotechnology Schools in the Southeast Region | 6 of 9 |
The following degree levels are offered in biotechnology 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 biotechnology.
JMU is among the very best schools in the country for biotechnology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biotechnology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 1 |
| Best Biotechnology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 3 |
| Best Biotechnology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 19 |
While getting their bachelor’s degree at JMU, biotechnology graduates take on a median debt of $20,209 in student loans. This is lower than $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, 29% of biotechnology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The majority of biotechnology bachelor’s degree graduates at JMU were White. About 57% 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 biotechnology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |