by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Vanderbilt ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in physics.
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The bachelor's program at Vanderbilt was ranked #31 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #1 in Tennessee.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Schools | 31 |
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 33 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Vanderbilt University handed out 12 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 13 degrees were handed out.
Part-time undergraduates at Vanderbilt paid an average of $2,567 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is 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 12 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Physics from Vanderbilt in 2021-2022, 67% were men and 33% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Vanderbilt are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 58% of students 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 physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Vanderbilt does not offer an online option for its physics 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.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in physics from Vanderbilt in 2022 were men.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of grads 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 physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at Vanderbilt University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 52 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 14 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 8 |
| Materials Sciences | 8 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.