Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. We've also included details on how JMU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biotech.
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The bachelor's program at JMU was ranked #18 on College Factual's Best Schools for biotech list. It is also ranked #1 in Virginia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, James Madison University handed out 34 bachelor's degrees in biotechnology. This is an increase of 70% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.
While getting their bachelor's degree at JMU, biotech students borrow a median amount of $20,209 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all biotech bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $20,250.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biotech majors at James Madison University.
Of the 34 biotech students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from JMU, about 56% were men and 44% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 68% of 2021 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 biotech.
Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
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Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 3 |
Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
White | 23 |
Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
Other Races | 3 |
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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General Biology | 230 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.