by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how JMU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in chemistry.
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The bachelor's program at JMU was ranked #181 on College Factual's Best Schools for chemistry list. It is also ranked #8 in Virginia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, James Madison University handed out 38 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is an increase of 23% over the previous year when 31 degrees were handed out.
Chemistry majors who earn their bachelor's degree from JMU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $28,747 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $37,104 for all chemistry students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at JMU, chemistry students borrow a median amount of $25,332 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $24,000 for all chemistry majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at James Madison University.
Of the 38 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Chemistry from JMU in 2020-2021, 55% were men and 45% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 79% 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 chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 34 |
| Physics | 17 |
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