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Biotechnology at James Madison University

35 Bachelor's Degrees
#37 Overall Quality
$41,832 Bachelor's Salary
Biotechnology is one of the majors in the biological & biomedical sciences program at James Madison University.

We've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how JMU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biotech.

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Biotechnology Degrees Available at JMU

JMU Biotech Rankings

The bachelor's program at JMU was ranked #37 on College Factual's Best Schools for biotech list. It is also ranked #1 in Virginia.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Biotechnology Bachelor’s Degree Schools 18
Best Biotechnology Schools 37

During the 2021-2022 academic year, James Madison University handed out 35 bachelor's degrees in biotechnology. This is an increase of 3% over the previous year when 34 degrees were handed out.

How Much Do Biotech Graduates from JMU Make?

$41,832 Bachelor's Median Salary

Salary of Biotech Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

The median salary of biotech students who receive their bachelor's degree at JMU is $41,832. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $47,017 for all biotech students.

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How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Biotech from JMU Cost?

$13,576 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

JMU Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

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. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are 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

Learn more about JMU tuition and fees.

JMU Biotechnology Bachelor’s Program Diversity

For the most recent academic year available, 51% of biotech bachelor's degrees went to men and 49% went to women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 77% of 2022 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 biotech.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 3
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 4
White 27
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 1

Does JMU Offer an Online BS in Biotech?

Online degrees for the JMU biotech bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the JMU Online Learning page.

Biotech Student Diversity at JMU

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biotech majors at James Madison University.

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General Biology 192

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