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Biology at James Madison University

James Madison University graduates about 211 biology majors a year, 5% of its graduating class. That puts it 357th of 692 schools we score for biology, a solid program at 53 out of 100. Its current catalog lists 113 undergraduate courses in the field, more than 88% of the schools we've counted. Graduates in the major earn a median $63,000 four years out, 1.08× what the same major pays nationally.

53/100Solid#357 of 692 for biology →
Graduates a year2115% of the class
Courses in the catalog113more than 88% of schools
Median pay 4 years out$63,0001.08× the same major nationally
Research in the field$977Ka year, NSF
Admit rate72%whole school
SAT middle 50%1140–1320whole school

Around James Madison University

Two students tricycling up the hill towards ISAT.
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JMU versus Central Connecticut 9/10/11
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Construction of the new JMU Bookstore, replacing an earlier facility in Warren H
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Where biology happens

Buildings on campus that fit the field: Bioscience, Health and Behavioral Studies Building.

Named buildings on the campus map: Academic 66 · Dorm 29 · Athletics 5 · Arts 3 · Dining 3 · Library 2.

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Nearby in the biology ranking

  1. Rollins College 54
  2. University of Alaska Anchorage 54
  3. San Diego State University 53
  4. Ohio University 53
  5. Old Dominion University 53
  6. University of Alabama in Huntsville 53
  7. University of Idaho 53
  8. University of Hawaii at Hilo 53

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How the score works

The score is out of 100 and compares James Madison University with every school we score in biology. It weighs the school's overall strength; how many students graduate in the major and what share of the class they are; research spending in the field (NSF); early pay against the same major nationally; how many courses the catalog lists; and test scores. 80+ is a standout program, 65+ strong, 45+ solid. Sources: US Department of Education (College Scorecard, IPEDS), NSF HERD, each school's current course catalog, OpenStreetMap and Wikimedia Commons.

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