Biology Studies at James Madison University
If you are interested in studying Biology Studies, you may want to check out the program at James Madison University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
James Madison University is located in Harrisonburg, VA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 187 biology studies degrees were granted at James Madison University.
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Online & Distance Learning at James Madison University
Distance learning is available at James Madison University. Of 22,740 students, 968 (4%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,368 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Biology Studies graduates at James Madison University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Biology Studies graduates at James Madison University are 70% women (130) and 30% men (57).
Biology Studies Bachelor’s Program at James Madison University
Of the 181 bachelor’s biology studies graduates at James Madison University, 70% were women (126) and 30% were men (55).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biology Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at James Madison University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 117 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 22 |
| Black / African American | 8 |
| Asian | 17 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 8 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 7 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 31% of Biology Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at James Madison University, lower than the national average of 48%.*
Biology Studies Master’s Program at James Madison University
Of the 6 master’s biology studies degrees awarded at James Madison University, 67% were women (4) and 33% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biology Studies master’s degree recipients at James Madison University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Biology Studies Graduates
Students who finish Biology Studies program at James Madison University go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid careers for Biology Studies majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Food Science Technicians | $100,898 |
| Biological Technicians | $100,160 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | $100,077 |
| Life Scientists, All Other | $97,541 |
| Bioinformatics Scientists | $92,484 |
| Forensic Science Technicians | $85,117 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $79,550 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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