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Graduate Biological & Biomedical Sciences Programs at Vanderbilt University

153 Graduate Degrees Awarded
2 Graduate Award Levels
#1 Best Rank — Master's

Below are the key facts about graduate study in biological & biomedical sciences at Vanderbilt University. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 8 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:

Vanderbilt University Graduate Biological & Biomedical Sciences Rankings

#58 in the U.S.
#2 in Tennessee
#6 in the Southeast Region

College Factual ranks Vanderbilt University among the top schools in the country for biological & biomedical sciences, coming in at #58 out of 1,362 schools nationally.

Ranking Rank
Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools 58 of 1,362
Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in Tennessee 2 of 29
Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region 6 of 307

Graduate Biological & Biomedical Sciences Degrees at Vanderbilt University

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

Graduate Biological & Biomedical Sciences Majors at Vanderbilt University

The biological & biomedical sciences field at Vanderbilt University includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:

Major Annual Graduates
Neurobiology and Neurosciences 112
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology 90
Biology, General 52
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology 22
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences 21
Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology 18
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences 15
Microbiological Sciences and Immunology 15
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other 13
Genetics 8
Pharmacology and Toxicology 5

Vanderbilt University Biological & Biomedical Sciences Master’s Degrees

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Vanderbilt University handed out 53 master’s degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.

Master’s Rankings

Vanderbilt University is among the very best schools in the country for biological & biomedical sciences at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 8 schools by College Factual.

Ranking Rank
Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Tennessee 1
Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region 3
Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools 9

Vanderbilt University Graduate Tuition and Fees

$73,848 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.

In State Out of State
Tuition $73,148 $73,148
Fees $700 $700

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Master’s Student Diversity

Among recent graduates, 32% of biological & biomedical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 68% went to women.

Vanderbilt University gender breakdown of Biological & Biomedical Sciences Master's degree grads The largest share of biological & biomedical sciences master’s degree graduates at Vanderbilt University are White. Approximately 62% 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 master’s in biological & biomedical sciences.

Ethnic diversity of Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors at Vanderbilt University
Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 8
Black or African American 2
Hispanic or Latino 3
White 33
Non-Resident Aliens 3
Other Races 4

Vanderbilt University Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctoral Degrees

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Vanderbilt University conferred 100 doctoral degrees in biological & biomedical sciences.

Doctoral Rankings

Vanderbilt University is among the very best schools in the country for biological & biomedical sciences at the doctoral level. Its best result was #3 out of 4 schools by College Factual.

Ranking Rank
Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in Tennessee 3
Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region 14
Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools 73

Doctoral Student Diversity

Among recent graduates, 37% of biological & biomedical sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 63% went to women.

Vanderbilt University gender breakdown of Biological & Biomedical Sciences Doctoral degree grads The largest share of biological & biomedical sciences doctoral degree graduates at Vanderbilt University are White. Roughly 53% 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 doctoral in biological & biomedical sciences.

Ethnic diversity of Biological & Biomedical Sciences majors at Vanderbilt University
Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 6
Black or African American 5
Hispanic or Latino 9
White 53
Non-Resident Aliens 18
Other Races 9

Undergraduate Study in Biological & Biomedical Sciences at Vanderbilt University

Undergraduate study is also available at Vanderbilt University. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.

Undergraduate Level Annual Graduates
Bachelor’s Degrees in Biological & Biomedical Sciences 205

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