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 32 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, JMU among the top schools in the country for general biology, placing at #168 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 168 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Virginia | 7 of 34 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Southeast Region | 21 of 294 |
The following degree levels are offered in general biology at JMU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 181 |
| Master’s | 6 |
During the most recent reporting year, James Madison University awarded 181 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
JMU ranks competitively among schools offering general biology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #7 out of 32 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 7 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 21 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 156 |
General Biology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from JMU report a median salary of $45,341 a year. This is lower than $63,974, the median for all majors at JMU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at JMU, general biology students borrow a median amount of $23,000 in student loans. This is above $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, 30% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at JMU are White. Roughly 65% 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 general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 |
| White | 117 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 16 |
JMU conferred 181 bachelor’s degrees in biology/biological sciences, general recently — 70% to women and 30% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (65%).
Graduate study is also available at JMU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Biology | 6 |
