by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. See how Vanderbilt University compares to other colleges that offer biochemistry & biophysics.
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Vanderbilt University is in the top 15% of the country for biochemistry & biophysics. More specifically it was ranked #19 out of 275 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Tennessee.
During the most recent reporting year, Vanderbilt University awarded 78 bachelor’s degrees in biochemistry & biophysics.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Vanderbilt University, biochemistry & biophysics graduates take on a median debt of $14,250 in student loans. This is higher than $13,975, the typical median for all majors at Vanderbilt University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $54,840 | $65,008 |
| Fees | $2,490 | $2,490 |
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Among recent graduates, 40% of biochemistry & biophysics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The largest share of biochemistry & biophysics bachelor’s degree graduates at Vanderbilt University are White. Approximately 28% 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 bachelor’s in biochemistry & biophysics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 19 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 13 |
In the most recent graduating class, 33% of biochemistry & biophysics master’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of biochemistry & biophysics master’s degree graduates at Vanderbilt University are Asian. Roughly 33% 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 biochemistry & biophysics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Among recent graduates, 22% of biochemistry & biophysics doctoral degrees went to men and 78% went to women.
The majority of biochemistry & biophysics doctoral degree graduates at Vanderbilt University are White. Roughly 56% 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 biochemistry & biophysics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the biochemistry & biophysics majors at Vanderbilt University.
This biochemistry & biophysics program at Vanderbilt University includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Molecular Biology | 49 |
| Biochemistry | 35 |
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 6 |
Vanderbilt University granted 49 degrees in molecular biology in the latest year of data — 67% to women and 33% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (29%).
Vanderbilt University granted 35 completions in biochemistry in the latest year of data — 51% to women and 49% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (34%).
Vanderbilt University conferred 6 degrees in biochemistry and molecular biology recently — 83% to women and 17% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (33%).