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Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN · Private Nonprofit · Ivy Plus
Vanderbilt University is a private nonprofit institution in Nashville, TN. With a 6% admission rate and 1,560 combined SAT (75th percentile). Enrolls 7,143 students, offers 22 programs with earnings data, and has a 93% completion rate. Earnings are weighted by the number of graduates reporting in each program to reflect the typical student outcome. Payback period estimates how many years of earnings it takes to recoup total degree cost using net price after financial aid.
Admission Rate
6%
SAT Combined (75th)
1,560
Enrollment
7,143
Completion Rate
93%
Cost of Attendance
$84,412
In-State Tuition
$63,946
Out-of-State Tuition
$63,946
Programs
22
1-Year vs 5-Year Earnings — 22 Programs
STEMEngineeringHealthBusinessLiberal ArtsOtherCost ($84K)
Showing 22 of 22 programs
| Compare | # | Program ⇕ | Credential ⇕ | 1yr Earnings ↓ | 5yr Earnings ⇕ | Cost ⇕ | ROI ⇕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Computer ScienceBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $122,244 | — | $84,412 | 1.4x | |
| 2 | MathematicsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $103,812 | $140,068 | $84,412 | 1.2x | |
| 3 | EconomicsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $84,311 | $128,449 | $84,412 | 1.0x | |
| 4 | Engineering ScienceBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $81,126 | $109,116 | $84,412 | 1.0x | |
| 5 | Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $78,009 | $101,152 | $84,412 | 0.9x | |
| 6 | Chemical EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $75,639 | $105,943 | $84,412 | 0.9x | |
| 7 | Biomedical/Medical EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $63,402 | $105,677 | $84,412 | 0.8x | |
| 8 | Social Sciences, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $61,389 | $90,203 | $84,412 | 0.7x | |
| 9 | Public Policy AnalysisBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $57,023 | — | $84,412 | 0.7x | |
| 10 | Romance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $47,208 | $71,012 | $84,412 | 0.6x | |
| 11 | HistoryBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $46,856 | $88,187 | $84,412 | 0.6x | |
| 12 | Political Science and GovernmentBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $46,843 | $92,330 | $84,412 | 0.6x | |
| 13 | Cognitive ScienceBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $38,752 | — | $84,412 | 0.5x | |
| 14 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $37,276 | $73,586 | $84,412 | 0.4x | |
| 15 | Psychology, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $36,716 | $62,840 | $84,412 | 0.4x | |
| 16 | English Language and Literature, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $34,633 | $65,369 | $84,412 | 0.4x | |
| 17 | Neurobiology and NeurosciencesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $25,830 | $70,739 | $84,412 | 0.3x | |
| 18 | Communication and Media StudiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $65,907 | $84,412 | — | |
| 19 | Civil EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $107,563 | $84,412 | — | |
| 20 | PhilosophyBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $107,157 | $84,412 | — | |
| 21 | Fine and Studio ArtsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $83,742 | $84,412 | — | |
| 22 | MusicBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $79,962 | $84,412 | — |