by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Vanderbilt University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 11 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Vanderbilt University among the top schools in the country for engineering, coming in at #31 out of 678 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Schools | 31 of 678 |
| Best Engineering Schools in Tennessee | 1 of 12 |
| Best Engineering Schools in the Southeast Region | 4 of 137 |
The following degree levels are available for engineering at Vanderbilt University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 207 |
| Master’s | 83 |
| Doctoral | 60 |
This engineering field at Vanderbilt University includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Vanderbilt University awarded 207 bachelor’s degrees in engineering.
Vanderbilt University is among the very best schools in the country for engineering at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 11 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Tennessee | 1 |
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 5 |
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 42 |
Engineering graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Vanderbilt University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $90,530 a year. This is below $102,170, the median for all majors at Vanderbilt University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Vanderbilt University, engineering students accumulate a median of $16,167 in student loans. This is above $13,975, the typical median for all majors at Vanderbilt University.
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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In the most recent graduating class, 54% of engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 46% went to women.
The majority of engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at Vanderbilt University were White. About 44% 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 engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 38 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26 |
| White | 92 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 17 |
| Other Races | 17 |
Graduate study is also available at Vanderbilt University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Engineering | 83 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Engineering | 60 |
