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 biology.
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Vanderbilt is in the top 10% of the country for biology. More specifically it was ranked #77 out of 901 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Tennessee.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Master’s Degree Schools | 19 |
| Best General Biology Graduate Degree Schools | 29 |
| Best General Biology Schools | 77 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 97 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Vanderbilt University handed out 14 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 36% over the previous year when 22 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 18 students received their master’s degree in biology from Vanderbilt. This makes it the #91 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in biology in 2022, making the school the #76 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Vanderbilt paid an average of $2,567 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are 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 |
Learn more about Vanderbilt tuition and fees.
Of the 14 biology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Vanderbilt, about 43% were men and 57% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Vanderbilt University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Vanderbilt biology bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Vanderbilt Online Learning page.
Of the 18 students who graduated with a Master’s in biology from Vanderbilt in 2022, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Vanderbilt are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 72% 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 master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Vanderbilt University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 122 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 86 |
| Microbiological Sciences & Immunology | 16 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 15 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) | 14 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.