by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in Tennessee to determine which ones were the best for biochemistry students pursuing a degree. Combined, these schools handed out 144 degrees in biochemistry to qualified students.
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The biological chemistry school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Biochemistry Schools in Tennessee. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.
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The schools below may not offer all types of biological chemistry degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.
It is difficult to beat Vanderbilt University if you wish to pursue a degree in biochemistry. Vanderbilt is a large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Nashville.More information about a degree in biochemistry from Vanderbilt University
Middle Tennessee State University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a degree in biochemistry. Middle Tennessee State University is a very large public university located in the city of Murfreesboro.More information about a degree in biochemistry from Middle Tennessee State University
Explore all the Best Biochemistry Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 715 | 223 |
| North Carolina | 710 | 208 |
| Georgia | 690 | 195 |
| Virginia | 630 | 223 |
| South Carolina | 530 | 106 |
| Kentucky | 518 | 30 |
| Mississippi | 501 | 145 |
| Alabama | 500 | 27 |
| Louisiana | 489 | 107 |
| Arkansas | 466 | 6 |
| West Virginia | 410 | 28 |
Biochemistry is one of 9 different types of Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Molecular Biology | 109 |
| Biochemistry & Molecular Biology | 31 |
| Biophysics | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.