Is Vanderbilt University worth it?
Vanderbilt University is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Nashville, Tennessee (large city). It awarded 4,394 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in social sciences, computer science and econometrics and quantitative economics.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$68,884
Median earnings 4 years after
$101,204
Median earnings 10 years after
$91,565
Average net price
$15,846
Completion rate
94%
Completions (2024)
4,394
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
7,208
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's | $109,840 | $118,826 | 505 |
| Law | First professional | $156,307 | $196,797 | 261 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $149,786 | $190,365 | 154 |
| Medicine | First professional | $66,933 | $90,286 | 113 |
| Economics | Bachelor's | $84,311 | $140,337 | 112 |
| Social Sciences, General | Bachelor's | $61,389 | $103,229 | 98 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | First professional | $141,289 | $133,154 | 88 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Bachelor's | $37,276 | $86,559 | 84 |
| Applied Mathematics | Master's | $134,475 | $216,406 | 81 |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | Master's | $42,583 | $58,149 | 65 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Master's | $59,445 | $74,569 | 62 |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's | $46,843 | $102,789 | 57 |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | $122,244 | $160,021 | 56 |
| Special Education and Teaching | Master's | $58,362 | $65,048 | 54 |
| Marketing | Master's | $88,966 | $140,404 | 49 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Social Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 304 |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | Bachelor's | 229 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Bachelor's | 190 |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | 169 |
| Law | Doctoral professional practice | 167 |
| Organizational Leadership | Doctoral research | 139 |
| Financial Mathematics | Master's | 132 |
| Medicine | Doctoral professional practice | 95 |
| Computer Science | Master's | 87 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | Master's | 77 |
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Sources: federal figures for Vanderbilt University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Tennessee. Counts under 10 are not published.
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