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, and more. Also, learn how Vanderbilt ranks among other schools offering degrees in chemistry.
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The bachelor's program at Vanderbilt was ranked #103 on College Factual's Best Schools for chemistry list. It is also ranked #1 in Tennessee.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools | 78 |
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 81 |
| Best Chemistry Graduate Degree Schools | 92 |
| Best Chemistry Schools | 103 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Vanderbilt University handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is an increase of 62% over the previous year when 13 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. 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 21 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in chemistry from Vanderbilt in 2022, 38% were men and 62% 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, 57% 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 chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Vanderbilt does not offer an online option for its chemistry 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 3 chemistry students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Vanderbilt, about 33% were men and 67% were women.
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, 67% 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 chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at Vanderbilt University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 18 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 14 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 8 |
| Materials Sciences | 8 |
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