by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. In addition, we cover how Rice ranks in comparison to other schools with nanotech programs.
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The nanotech major at Rice is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Nanotechnology. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Rice University handed out 5 bachelor's degrees in nanotechnology. This is a decrease of 50% over the previous year when 10 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 10 students received their master’s degree in nanotech from Rice. This makes it the #4 most popular school for nanotech master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 12 students received their doctoral degrees in nanotech in 2021, making the school the #1 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nanotech majors at Rice University.
Of the 5 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in nanotech from Rice in 2021, 40% were men and 60% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rice University with a bachelor's in nanotech.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Of the 10 students who earned a master's degree in Nanotechnology from Rice in 2020-2021, 70% were men and 30% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rice University with a master's in nanotech.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 0 |
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