Vanderbilt University Rankings by Salary Score
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Vanderbilt University's Top Rankings
Vanderbilt University is ranked on 13 lists of the best colleges by earnings one year out of college.
Salary and Debt by Major at Vanderbilt University
We calculated a salary score for each of Vanderbilt University's programs by comparing program-specific median alumni earnings to median alumni earnings for the same program across all schools that provide this data. This way, students can compare the relative salary strength of a specific major at Vanderbilt University to the same major at other schools. A school's overall score by level is based on the school's by-program performance weighted by student enrollment in each program. Data is sourced from the December 2020 release of the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and reflects median alumni debt upon graduation and median alumni earnings in the year after graduation for students who received federal financial aid. Debt and salary numbers are shown rounded to the nearest $10.
Salary Scores for Vanderbilt Bachelor's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area Studies | Not Reported | $42,770 | |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | $19,000 | $59,120 | |
| Chemical Engineering | $21,500 | $77,210 | |
| Civil Engineering | Not Reported | $67,320 | |
| Cognitive Science | Not Reported | $31,200 | |
| Communication and Media Studies | Not Reported | $37,210 | |
| Computer Science | $19,500 | $116,080 | |
| Economics | $13,000 | $76,210 | |
| Engineering Science | Not Reported | $63,010 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | $15,000 | $33,990 | |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Not Reported | $43,800 | |
| History | Not Reported | $36,850 | |
| Mathematics | $21,200 | $77,400 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | $15,000 | $74,410 | |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $12,000 | $30,230 | |
| Music | $20,020 | $26,350 | |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | $19,500 | $20,410 | |
| Political Science and Government | $13,610 | $50,440 | |
| Public Policy Analysis | Not Reported | $42,680 | |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $5,500 | $39,730 | |
| Social Sciences, General | $13,000 | $57,860 | |
| Sociology | Not Reported | $32,930 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Not Reported | $42,680 |
Salary Scores for Vanderbilt Master's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $49,580 | $69,340 | |
| Applied Mathematics | $65,500 | $90,410 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $84,430 | $126,720 | |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $59,800 | $57,320 | |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | $32,010 | $51,270 | |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $34,070 | $57,320 | |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $88,060 | $123,310 | |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $81,000 | $129,180 | |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Not Reported | $29,690 | |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $60,000 | $95,740 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Not Reported | $52,110 | |
| Marketing | $60,000 | $108,650 | |
| Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies | Not Reported | $140,450 | |
| Public Policy Analysis | $37,290 | $59,120 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $79,000 | $98,030 | |
| Special Education and Teaching | $27,820 | $47,000 | |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $58,470 | $44,670 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $37,390 | $44,170 | |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | $41,000 | $39,590 |
Salary Scores for Vanderbilt Doctoral Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry | Not Reported | $57,320 | |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $64,670 | $89,970 | |
| Law | $126,910 | $129,250 | |
| Medicine | $176,510 | $57,910 | |
| Physics | Not Reported | $65,330 | |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | Not Reported | $54,040 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $76,000 | $131,010 | |
| Religion/Religious Studies | Not Reported | $52,110 |
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