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Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology at Vanderbilt University

68 Bachelor's Degrees
3 Master's Degrees
14 Doctor's Degrees
The Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology major is part of the biological & biomedical sciences program at Vanderbilt 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, and more. In addition, we cover how Vanderbilt ranks in comparison to other schools with biochemistry programs.

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Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Degrees Available at Vanderbilt

Vanderbilt Biochemistry Rankings

Vanderbilt was ranked #41 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for biochemistry majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Tennessee.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools 17
Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Graduate Degree Schools 18
Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools 40
Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Schools 41

Popularity of Biochemistry at Vanderbilt

During the 2021-2022 academic year, Vanderbilt University handed out 68 bachelor's degrees in biochemistry, biophysics & molecular biology. This is an increase of 21% over the previous year when 56 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in biochemistry from Vanderbilt. This makes it the #64 most popular school for biochemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 14 students received their doctoral degrees in biochemistry in 2022, making the school the #14 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Biochemistry from Vanderbilt Cost?

$63,946 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

Vanderbilt Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Vanderbilt paid an average of $2,567 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.

In State Out of State
Tuition $61,618 $61,618
Fees $2,328 $2,328
Books and Supplies $1,194 $1,194
On Campus Room and Board $21,054 $21,054
On Campus Other Expenses $3,396 $3,396

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Vanderbilt Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Bachelor’s Program Diversity

During the 2021-2022 academic year, 68 biochemistry majors earned their bachelor's degree from Vanderbilt. Of these graduates, 47% were men and 53% were women.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Vanderbilt University with a bachelor's in biochemistry.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 21
Black or African American 9
Hispanic or Latino 2
White 19
Non-Resident Aliens 9
Other Races 8

Does Vanderbilt Offer an Online BS in Biochemistry?

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

Vanderbilt Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Master’s Program Diversity

Of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in biochemistry from Vanderbilt in 2022, 33% were men and 67% were women.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Vanderbilt University with a master's in biochemistry.

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

Vanderbilt Biochemistry Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biochemistry majors at Vanderbilt University.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Neurobiology & Neurosciences 122
General Biology 41
Microbiological Sciences & Immunology 16
Physiology & Pathology Sciences 15
Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) 14

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