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 #164 on College Factual's Best Schools for chemistry list. It is also ranked #7 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 162 |
| Best Chemistry Schools | 164 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, James Madison University handed out 44 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is an increase of 16% over the previous year when 38 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 $45,799 a year. This is higher than $42,660, which is the national median for all chemistry bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at JMU paid an average of $837 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $263 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,914 | $25,128 |
| Fees | $5,662 | $5,662 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,254 | $1,254 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,584 | $12,584 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,560 | $4,560 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 44 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in chemistry from JMU. About 41% were men and 59% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at JMU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students 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 chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
JMU does not offer an online option for its chemistry 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at James Madison University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 26 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 13 |
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