Biotechnology at James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA · Bachelor's Degree · about 32 graduates a year
James Madison University graduates in biotechnology earn 2% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 32% of one year’s pay at that point.
How James Madison University Compares for Biotechnology
All 13 colleges reporting biotechnology earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Worcester State University Worcester, MA | $90,565 | $79,752 | #3 | $70,124 |
| 2 | Rutgers University-New Brunswick New Brunswick, NJ | $87,600 | $76,885 | #5 | $56,509 |
| 3 | Syracuse University Syracuse, NY | $87,596 | $83,373 | #1 | $44,418 |
| 4 | University of California-Davis Davis, CA | $87,406 | $79,534 | #4 | $59,156 |
| 5 | University of Houston Houston, TX | $78,750 | $80,066 | #2 | $49,916 |
| 6 | Endicott College Beverly, MA | $78,735 | $69,334 | #8 | $34,308 |
| 7 | California State University-San Marcos San Marcos, CA | $76,622 | $69,721 | #7 | $49,615 |
| 8 | Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, NY | $74,613 | $71,016 | #6 | $41,895 |
| 9 | California State University-Northridge Northridge, CA | $73,542 | $66,918 | #9 | $42,712 |
| 10 | California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Pomona, CA | $73,152 | $66,564 | #10 | $60,697 |
| 11 | Utah Valley University Orem, UT | $67,603 | $64,072 | #11 | $52,118 |
| 12 | James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA | $65,893 | $60,002 | #12 | $41,832 |
| 13 | Colorado State University-Fort Collins Fort Collins, CO | $55,981 | $52,353 | #13 | $40,141 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do James Madison University biotechnology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $41,832 one year after graduating and $65,893 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does James Madison University rank for biotechnology?
Among 13 colleges reporting earnings for biotechnology graduates, James Madison University ranks #12 by median pay four years after graduation, and #12 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is biotechnology at James Madison University worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% less than the national median for biotechnology ($67,097), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,000.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.