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Undergraduate Biochemistry & Biophysics at Vanderbilt University

78 Total Degrees Awarded
1 Award Levels Offered
#1 Best Rank — Bachelor's

Here is an overview of this program at Vanderbilt University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 32 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:

Vanderbilt University Undergraduate Biochemistry & Biophysics Rankings

#22 in the U.S.
#1 in Tennessee
#1 in the Southeast Region

College Factual rates Vanderbilt University as a strong choice for biochemistry & biophysics, ranked #22 out of 287 schools nationally.

Ranking Rank
Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Schools 22 of 287
Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Schools in Tennessee 1 of 3
Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Schools in the Southeast Region 1 of 34

Undergraduate Biochemistry & Biophysics Degrees at Vanderbilt University

Here is each degree level offered in biochemistry & biophysics at Vanderbilt University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.

Degree Level Annual Graduates
Bachelor’s 78
Master’s 3
Doctoral 9

Vanderbilt University Biochemistry & Biophysics Bachelor’s Degrees

During the most recent reporting year, Vanderbilt University awarded 78 bachelor’s degrees in biochemistry & biophysics.

Bachelor’s Rankings

Vanderbilt University is among the very best schools in the country for biochemistry & biophysics at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 32 schools by College Factual.

Ranking Rank
Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region 1
Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Tennessee 1
Best Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools 19

Student Debt of Biochemistry & Biophysics Graduates with a Bachelor’s Degree

$14,250 Bachelor's Median Debt

While getting their bachelor’s degree at Vanderbilt University, biochemistry & biophysics graduates take on a median debt of $14,250 in student loans. This is higher than $13,975, the typical median for all majors at Vanderbilt University.

Student debt for Biochemistry & Biophysics majors with a bachelor's degree at Vanderbilt University

Vanderbilt University Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

$67,498 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)
$14,250 Average Student Debt

The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.

In State Out of State
Tuition $54,840 $65,008
Fees $2,490 $2,490

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Bachelor’s Student Diversity

Among recent graduates, 40% of biochemistry & biophysics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.

Vanderbilt University gender breakdown of Biochemistry & Biophysics Bachelor's degree grads The largest share of biochemistry & biophysics bachelor’s degree graduates at Vanderbilt University are White. Approximately 28% 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 biochemistry & biophysics.

Ethnic diversity of Biochemistry & Biophysics majors at Vanderbilt University
Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 19
Black or African American 9
Hispanic or Latino 7
White 22
Non-Resident Aliens 8
Other Races 13

Molecular Biology (Bachelor’s)

Vanderbilt University conferred 49 bachelor’s degrees in molecular biology in the most recent reporting year — 67% to women and 33% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (29%).

Biochemistry (Bachelor’s)

Vanderbilt University granted 29 bachelor’s degrees in biochemistry recently — 48% to women and 52% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Asian (28%).

Graduate Study in Biochemistry & Biophysics at Vanderbilt University

This program is also offered at the graduate level at Vanderbilt University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.

Graduate Level Annual Graduates
Master’s Degrees in Biochemistry & Biophysics 3
Doctoral Degrees in Biochemistry & Biophysics 9

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