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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for computer and information sciences majors, Rice came in at #6. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Texas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Rice University handed out 149 bachelor's degrees in general computer & information sciences. This is an increase of 19% over the previous year when 125 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 128 students received their master’s degree in computer and information sciences from Rice. This makes it the #19 most popular school for computer and information sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 16 students received their doctoral degrees in computer and information sciences in 2021, making the school the #17 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 computer and information sciences majors at Rice University.
The computer and information sciences program at Rice awarded 149 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 70% of these degrees went to men with the other 30% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rice University with a bachelor's in computer and information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 49 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 39 |
| Other Races | 16 |
Of the 128 students who earned a master's degree in General Computer & Information Sciences from Rice in 2020-2021, 73% were men and 27% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rice University with a master's in computer and information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 107 |
| Other Races | 1 |
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