by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. We've also included details on how Vanderbilt ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in science, tech & society.
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Vanderbilt is in the top 10% of the country for science, tech & society. More specifically it was ranked #2 out of 14 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Tennessee.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Science, Technology & Society Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 2 |
| Best Science, Technology & Society Schools | 2 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Vanderbilt University handed out 25 bachelor's degrees in science, technology & society. This is an increase of 39% over the previous year when 18 degrees were handed out.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Vanderbilt was $2,567 per credit hour 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 25 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in science, tech & society from Vanderbilt in 2022, 36% were men and 64% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Vanderbilt University with a bachelor's in science, tech & society.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the Vanderbilt science, tech & society 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 science, tech & society majors at Vanderbilt University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 306 |
| Cognitive Science | 46 |
| Computational Science | 29 |
| Classical & Ancient Studies | 12 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.