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Ranked at #5 in College Factual's most recent rankings, Vanderbilt is in the top 1% of the country for health professions students pursuing a bachelor's degree.
In 2021, 467 students received their master’s degree in health professions from Vanderbilt. This makes it the #51 most popular school for health professions master’s degree candidates in the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the health professions majors at Vanderbilt University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 467 health professions majors earned their master's degree from Vanderbilt. Of these graduates, 19% were men and 81% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Vanderbilt are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Vanderbilt University with a master's in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 29 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23 |
| White | 373 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 17 |
Health Professions students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 424 |
| Medicine | 97 |
| Public Health | 58 |
| Communication Sciences | 39 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 24 |
| Medical Science | 11 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 5 |
| Medical Illustration & Informatics | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
