General Biology at Vanderbilt University
What traits are you looking for in a school for General Biology, take a look at what Vanderbilt University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Vanderbilt University sits in Nashville, TN.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 52 general biology degrees were granted at Vanderbilt University.
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Studying Online at Vanderbilt University
Online coursework is an option at Vanderbilt University. Of 13,575 students, 652 (5%) studied exclusively online and 666 (5%) took at least some classes online.
General Biology Rankings at Vanderbilt University
Rankings can help you compare Vanderbilt University’s General Biology program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Tennessee | #3 of 28 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #14 of 296 |
| Best Value | Tennessee | #17 of 27 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #110 of 1,249 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #154 of 293 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #622 of 1,237 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Tennessee | #3 of 28 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #14 of 296 |
| Best Value | Tennessee | #17 of 27 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #110 of 1,249 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #154 of 293 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #622 of 1,237 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of General Biology graduates at Vanderbilt University, by degree type.
Program-wide, General Biology graduates at Vanderbilt University are 67% women (35) and 33% men (17).
General Biology Bachelor’s Program at Vanderbilt University
Among the 21 bachelor’s general biology graduates at Vanderbilt University, 67% were women (14) and 33% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Vanderbilt University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 5 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 52% of General Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Vanderbilt University, higher than the national average of 47%.*
General Biology Master’s Program at Vanderbilt University
Of the 18 master’s general biology graduates at Vanderbilt University, 72% were women (13) and 28% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology master’s degree recipients at Vanderbilt University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 13 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 3 |
Minority students account for 28% of General Biology master’s degree recipients at Vanderbilt University, below the national average of 41%.*
General Biology Doctoral Program at Vanderbilt University
Among the 13 doctoral general biology degrees awarded at Vanderbilt University, 62% were women (8) and 38% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Biology doctoral degree recipients at Vanderbilt University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 4 |
Minority students account for 38% of General Biology doctoral degree recipients at Vanderbilt University, above the national average of 26%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific General Biology Concentrations at Vanderbilt University
This General Biology program at Vanderbilt University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biology Studies | 34 |
| General Biomedical Sciences | 18 |
Highest-Paying Careers for General Biology Graduates
Students who finish General Biology program at Vanderbilt University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for General Biology 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 |
| Food Science Technicians | $100,898 |
| Biological Technicians | $100,160 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | $100,077 |
| Life Scientists, All Other | $97,541 |
| Bioinformatics Scientists | $92,484 |
| Forensic Science Technicians | $85,117 |
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.