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. We've also included details on how Rice ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in physics.
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The physics major at Rice is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Physics. 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 2021-2022 academic year, Rice University handed out 9 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is a decrease of 53% over the previous year when 19 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in physics from Rice. This makes it the #63 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 21 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2022, making the school the #17 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Part-time undergraduates at Rice paid an average of $2,384 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $57,210 | $57,210 |
| Fees | $918 | $918 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,900 | $15,900 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,850 | $2,850 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 9 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in physics from Rice. About 78% were men and 22% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Rice are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 56% of students 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 physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Rice does not offer an online option for its physics bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Rice Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 82% of physics master's degrees went to men and 18% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rice University with a master's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at Rice University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 71 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 14 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 2 |
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