by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Vanderbilt ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for biology majors, Vanderbilt came in at #35. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Tennessee.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Vanderbilt University handed out 22 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is an increase of 22% over the previous year when 18 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 18 students received their master’s degree in biology from Vanderbilt. This makes it the #91 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in biology in 2021, making the school the #76 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Vanderbilt University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 22 students earned a bachelor's degree in biology from Vanderbilt. About 68% of these graduates were women and the other 32% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Vanderbilt University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Of the 18 biology students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from Vanderbilt, about 56% were men and 44% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 83% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Vanderbilt University with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 140 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 73 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | 16 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) | 16 |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 14 |
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