by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Vanderbilt University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 27 schools (Bachelor’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 #18 out of 1,257 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 18 of 1,257 |
| Best General Biology Schools in Tennessee | 1 of 27 |
| Best General Biology Schools in the Southeast Region | 1 of 294 |
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 21 bachelor’s degrees in general biology.
Vanderbilt University is among the very best schools in the country for general biology at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 27 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Tennessee | 1 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 7 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 67 |
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $54,840 | $65,008 |
| Fees | $2,490 | $2,490 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 33% of general biology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of general biology bachelor’s degree graduates at Vanderbilt University are White. About 43% 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 general biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Vanderbilt University granted 21 bachelor’s degrees in biology/biological sciences, general in the latest year of data — 67% to women and 33% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (43%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Vanderbilt University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in General Biology | 18 |
| Doctoral Degrees in General Biology | 13 |