by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in biomedical engineering at Vanderbilt University. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 1 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Vanderbilt University highly for biomedical engineering, coming in at #38 out of 172 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biomedical Engineering Schools | 38 of 172 |
| Best Biomedical Engineering Schools in Tennessee | 1 of 3 |
| Best Biomedical Engineering Schools in the Southeast Region | 6 of 33 |
The table below lists every degree level available for biomedical engineering at Vanderbilt University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 51 |
| Master’s | 7 |
| Doctoral | 20 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Vanderbilt University conferred 7 master’s degrees in biomedical engineering.
Vanderbilt University is not yet ranked for biomedical engineering at the master’s level.
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, 29% of biomedical engineering master’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The largest share of biomedical engineering master’s degree graduates at Vanderbilt University were Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 29% 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 biomedical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Vanderbilt University awarded 7 master’s degrees in bioengineering and biomedical engineering in the most recent reporting year — 71% to women and 29% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (29%).
During the most recent reporting year, Vanderbilt University handed out 20 doctoral degrees in biomedical engineering.
Vanderbilt University is among the very best schools in the country for biomedical engineering at the doctoral level. Its best result was #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
In the most recent graduating class, 35% of biomedical engineering doctoral degrees went to men and 65% went to women.
The largest share of biomedical engineering doctoral degree graduates at Vanderbilt University are White. Approximately 55% 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 biomedical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Vanderbilt University awarded 20 doctoral completions in bioengineering and biomedical engineering in the latest year of data — 65% to women and 35% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (55%).
Undergraduate study is also available at Vanderbilt University. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Biomedical Engineering | 51 |