by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Vanderbilt ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in engineering science.
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Vanderbilt was ranked #3 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for engineering science majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Tennessee.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Science Schools | 3 |
| Best Engineering Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 3 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Vanderbilt University handed out 37 bachelor's degrees in engineering science. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 38 degrees were handed out.
Engineering Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Vanderbilt go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $81,126 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $73,721 for all engineering science bachelor's degree recipients.
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 |
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Of the 37 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in engineering science from Vanderbilt in 2022, 46% were men and 54% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Vanderbilt University with a bachelor's in engineering science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the Vanderbilt engineering science 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the engineering science majors at Vanderbilt University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biomedical Engineering | 75 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 71 |
| Electrical Engineering | 41 |
| Chemical Engineering | 37 |
| General Engineering | 35 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.