Medical Scientist at Vanderbilt University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Medical Scientist, you may want to check out the program at 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, 16 medical scientist graduations were recorded at Vanderbilt University.
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Online & Distance Learning 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.
Medical Scientist Rankings at Vanderbilt University
These rankings give you a sense of how Vanderbilt University’s Medical Scientist program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Tennessee | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #1 of 6 |
| Best Value | Tennessee | #1 of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #5 of 7 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #6 of 24 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #22 of 29 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Medical Scientist graduates at Vanderbilt University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Medical Scientist graduates at Vanderbilt University are 31% women (5) and 69% men (11).
Medical Scientist Master’s Program at Vanderbilt University
Among the 16 master’s medical scientist degrees awarded at Vanderbilt University, 31% were women (5) and 69% were men (11).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Medical Scientist master’s degree recipients at Vanderbilt University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 38% of Medical Scientist master’s degree recipients at Vanderbilt University, lower than the national average of 42%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Medical Scientist Graduates
Graduates of the Medical Scientist program at Vanderbilt University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Medical Scientist 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 |
| Epidemiologists | $87,636 |
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.