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2026 Best Biochemistry Schools in Tennessee

2 Colleges in the United States
89 Biochemistry Degrees Awarded
$43,338 Avg Early-Career Salary

Biochemistry degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 15 schools to find the best for biochemistry students.

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Best Schools for Biochemistry in Tennessee

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall biochemistry education in Tennessee.

Top Schools in Biochemistry

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Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

Our analysis ranked Vanderbilt University the best school in the country for a degree in biochemistry. Vanderbilt University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Nashville. The six-year graduation rate is 94%. About 35 biochemistry degrees were awarded at Vanderbilt University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, biochemistry degree recipients from Vanderbilt University generally make around $58,034. Vanderbilt University graduates carry a median of $14,250 in student loans. See the full biochemistry program report for Vanderbilt University

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Middle Tennessee State University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in biochemistry, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the city of Murfreesboro, Middle Tennessee State University is a very large public institution. About 54% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 54 biochemistry students who graduated with this degree at Middle Tennessee State University in the most recent data year. Biochemistry graduates of Middle Tennessee State University earn a median of $28,642 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $17,000. More information about a degree in biochemistry from Middle Tennessee State University

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 15 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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