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 geology.
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The bachelor's program at JMU was ranked #90 on College Factual's Best Schools for geology list. It is also ranked #4 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 84 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools | 90 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, James Madison University handed out 13 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is a decrease of 62% over the previous year when 34 degrees were handed out.
Geology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from JMU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $48,118 a year. This is higher than $39,685, which is the national median for all geology bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at JMU was $837 per credit hour for out-of-state students. 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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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 13 students earned a bachelor's degree in geology from JMU. About 62% of these graduates were women and the other 38% were men.
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, 77% 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 geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the JMU geology 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at James Madison University.
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