by our College Data Analytics TeamBiotechnology is a concentration offered under the biotechnology major at James Madison University. We’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the bachelor’s degree program in biotech, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, whether or not the degree is offered online, and more.
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In 2019-2020, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at JMU was $804 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $241 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,250 | $23,564 |
| Fees | $5,080 | $5,666 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,082 | $1,082 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,348 | $11,348 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,020 | $4,020 |
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JMU does not offer an online option for its biotech bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the JMU Online Learning page.
Of the students who received their bachelor’s degree in biotech in 2019-2020, 50.0% of them were women. This is less than the nationwide number of 57.0%.
Of those graduates who received a bachelor’s degree in biotech at JMU in 2019-2020, 25.0% were racial-ethnic minorities*. This is lower than the nationwide number of 45%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| International Students | 2 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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