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Biochemistry & Biophysics at Vanderbilt University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Biochemistry & Biophysics, take a look at what Vanderbilt University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Vanderbilt University is in Nashville, TN.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 90 biochemistry & biophysics graduations were recorded at Vanderbilt University.

Studying Online at Vanderbilt University

Distance learning is available at Vanderbilt University. Of 13,575 students, 652 (5%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 666 (5%) took at least some classes online.

Biochemistry & Biophysics Rankings at Vanderbilt University

These rankings give you a sense of how Vanderbilt University’s Biochemistry & Biophysics program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Tennessee	#1 of 3
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#2 of 36
Best Value	Tennessee	#2 of 3
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#15 of 36
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#34 of 293
Best Value	Nationwide	#107 of 288

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Tennessee	#1 of 3
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#2 of 36
Best Value	Tennessee	#2 of 3
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#15 of 36
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#34 of 293
Best Value	Nationwide	#107 of 288

Earnings for Biochemistry & Biophysics Graduates from Vanderbilt University

Those who finish Vanderbilt University’s Biochemistry & Biophysics program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$14,373
2 years	$16,663

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Biochemistry & Biophysics graduates from Vanderbilt University stands at $14,250.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Biochemistry & Biophysics graduates at Vanderbilt University, by degree type.

Program-wide, Biochemistry & Biophysics graduates at Vanderbilt University are 62% women (56) and 38% men (34).

Biochemistry & Biophysics Bachelor’s Program at Vanderbilt University

Among the 78 bachelor’s biochemistry & biophysics degrees awarded at Vanderbilt University, 60% were women (47) and 40% were men (31).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biochemistry & Biophysics bachelor’s degree recipients at Vanderbilt University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	22
Hispanic / Latino	7
Black / African American	9
Asian	19
Two or More Races	8
International (Nonresident)	8
Unknown	5

Minority students account for 55% of Biochemistry & Biophysics bachelor’s degree recipients at Vanderbilt University, higher than the national average of 43%.*

Biochemistry & Biophysics Master’s Program at Vanderbilt University

Of the 3 master’s biochemistry & biophysics degrees awarded at Vanderbilt University, 67% were women (2) and 33% were men (1).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biochemistry & Biophysics master’s degree recipients at Vanderbilt University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	1
Asian	1
Two or More Races	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 67% of Biochemistry & Biophysics master’s degree recipients at Vanderbilt University, higher than the national average of 37%.*

Biochemistry & Biophysics Doctoral Program at Vanderbilt University

Of the 9 doctoral biochemistry & biophysics graduates at Vanderbilt University, 78% were women (7) and 22% were men (2).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biochemistry & Biophysics doctoral degree recipients at Vanderbilt University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	5
Hispanic / Latino	2
Black / African American	1
International (Nonresident)	1

Minority students account for 33% of Biochemistry & Biophysics doctoral degree recipients at Vanderbilt University, above the national average of 31%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Biochemistry & Biophysics Concentrations at Vanderbilt University

This Biochemistry & Biophysics program at Vanderbilt University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Biochemistry	35
Molecular Biology	49
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology	6

Top-Paying Careers for Biochemistry & Biophysics Graduates

Students who finish Biochemistry & Biophysics program at Vanderbilt University pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for Biochemistry & Biophysics graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists	$179,716
Natural Sciences Managers	$132,227
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$111,314
Clinical Research Coordinators	$110,931
Biochemists and Biophysicists	$107,979
Food Science Technicians	$100,898
Biological Technicians	$100,160
Molecular and Cellular Biologists	$100,077
Bioinformatics Scientists	$92,484
Biological Scientists, All Other	$79,550

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.