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The bachelor's program at JMU was ranked #134 on College Factual's Best Schools for biological & biomedical sciences list. It is also ranked #8 in Virginia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, James Madison University handed out 260 bachelor's degrees in biological & biomedical sciences. This is an increase of 20% over the previous year when 217 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 4 students received their master’s degree in biological & biomedical sciences from JMU. This makes it the #446 most popular school for biological & biomedical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biological & biomedical sciences majors at James Madison University.
Of the 260 biological & biomedical sciences students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from JMU, about 37% were men and 63% 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, 69% 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 biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 180 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 28 |
Of the 4 students who graduated with a Master’s in biological & biomedical sciences from JMU in 2021, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% 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 master's in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Biological & Biomedical Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Biology | 230 |
| Biotechnology | 34 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physical Sciences | 89 |
| Engineering | 76 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 70 |
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