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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for biological & biomedical sciences majors, Vanderbilt came in at #41. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Tennessee.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Vanderbilt University handed out 189 bachelor's degrees in biological & biomedical sciences. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 210 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 32 students received their master’s degree in biological & biomedical sciences from Vanderbilt. This makes it the #145 most popular school for biological & biomedical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 92 students received their doctoral degrees in biological & biomedical sciences in 2022, making the school the #16 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Vanderbilt paid an average of $2,567 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $61,618 | $61,618 |
| Fees | $2,328 | $2,328 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,194 | $1,194 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $21,054 | $21,054 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,396 | $3,396 |
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Of the 189 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in biological & biomedical sciences from Vanderbilt in 2022, 44% were men and 56% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Vanderbilt University with a bachelor's in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 50 |
| Black or African American | 21 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 68 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 18 |
| Other Races | 22 |
Vanderbilt does not offer an online option for its biological & biomedical sciences bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Vanderbilt Online Learning page.
The biological & biomedical sciences program at Vanderbilt awarded 35 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 46% of these degrees went to men with the other 54% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% of 2022 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 biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biological & biomedical sciences majors at Vanderbilt University.
Biological & Biomedical Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 341 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 307 |
| Physical Sciences | 100 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 5 |
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