by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at JMU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level. At its best it places at #4 out of 13 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates JMU highly for physical sciences, coming in at #156 out of 535 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 156 of 535 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in Virginia | 4 of 14 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 21 of 109 |
The table below lists every degree level available for physical sciences at JMU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 70 |
The physical sciences field at JMU covers the following majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 33 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 21 |
| Physics | 16 |
During the most recent reporting year, James Madison University conferred 70 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
JMU is a solid choice among schools offering physical sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #4 out of 13 schools by College Factual.
Physical Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from JMU report a median salary of $55,946 a year. This is below $63,974, the median for all majors at JMU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at JMU, physical sciences graduates take on a median debt of $23,854 in student loans. This is above $21,218, the typical median for all majors at JMU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed 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, 46% of physical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 54% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at JMU are White. Roughly 74% 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 52 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
