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The bachelor's program at Vanderbilt was ranked #75 on College Factual's Best Schools for physical sciences list. It is also ranked #1 in Tennessee.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Vanderbilt University handed out 44 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is an increase of 2% over the previous year when 43 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from Vanderbilt. This makes it the #282 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 32 students received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences in 2022, making the school the #67 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 following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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 44 physical sciences students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Vanderbilt, about 41% were men and 59% 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, 55% 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Vanderbilt does not offer an online option for its physical sciences 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.
Of the 6 physical sciences students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Vanderbilt, about 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Vanderbilt University with a master's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at Vanderbilt University.
Physical Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 52 |
| Physics | 18 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 14 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 8 |
| Materials Sciences | 8 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 341 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 340 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 307 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.