by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in general biology at Vanderbilt University. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 56 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Vanderbilt University as a strong choice for general biology, coming in at #32 out of 1,273 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 32 of 1,273 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Tennessee | 2 of 28 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Southeast Region | 4 of 296 |
Here is each degree level available for general biology at Vanderbilt University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 21 |
| Master’s | 18 |
| Doctoral | 13 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Vanderbilt University awarded 18 master’s degrees in general biology.
Vanderbilt University is among the very best schools in the country for general biology at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 56 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 1 |
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools in Tennessee | 1 |
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools | 2 |
Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $73,148 | $73,148 |
| Fees | $700 | $700 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 28% of general biology master’s degrees went to men and 72% went to women.
The majority of general biology master’s degree graduates at Vanderbilt University are White. Approximately 72% 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 general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Vanderbilt University awarded 18 master’s degrees in biomedical sciences, general in the most recent reporting year — 72% to women and 28% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (72%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Vanderbilt University handed out 13 doctoral degrees in general biology.
Vanderbilt University ranks competitively among schools offering general biology at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #5 out of 18 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 5 |
| Best General Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools | 29 |
For the most recent academic year available, 38% of general biology doctoral degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The majority of general biology doctoral degree graduates at Vanderbilt University are White. About 31% 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 general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Vanderbilt University granted 13 doctoral completions in biology/biological sciences, general recently — 62% to women and 38% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (31%).
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at Vanderbilt University. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in General Biology | 21 |