by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Vanderbilt University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 27 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Vanderbilt University among the top schools in the country for biological & biomedical sciences, coming in at #39 out of 1,342 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools | 39 of 1,342 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in Tennessee | 2 of 29 |
| Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 4 of 304 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in biological & biomedical sciences at Vanderbilt University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 205 |
| Master’s | 53 |
| Doctoral | 100 |
The biological & biomedical sciences field at Vanderbilt University includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
In the most recent year for which we have data, Vanderbilt University conferred 205 bachelor’s degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.
Vanderbilt University is among the very best schools in the country for biological & biomedical sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 27 schools by College Factual.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at Vanderbilt University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $78,554 a year. This is lower than $102,170, the median for all majors at Vanderbilt University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Vanderbilt University, biological & biomedical sciences graduates take on a median debt of $15,023 in student loans. This is above $13,975, the typical median for all majors at Vanderbilt University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $54,840 | $65,008 |
| Fees | $2,490 | $2,490 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 41% of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 59% went to women.
The largest share of biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Vanderbilt University were White. Approximately 33% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Vanderbilt University with a bachelor’s in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 56 |
| Black or African American | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 |
| White | 68 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 16 |
| Other Races | 22 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Vanderbilt University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 53 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 100 |
