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 bio engineering programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for bio engineering 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 56 bachelor's degrees in biomedical engineering. This is an increase of 60% over the previous year when 35 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 22 students received their master’s degree in bio engineering from Rice. This makes it the #52 most popular school for bio engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 19 students received their doctoral degrees in bio engineering in 2021, making the school the #13 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 bio engineering majors at Rice University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 56 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in bio engineering from Rice. About 61% were men and 39% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rice University with a bachelor's in bio engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 24 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Of the 22 students who graduated with a Master’s in bio engineering from Rice in 2021, 45% were men and 55% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rice University with a master's in bio engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 77 |
| Chemical Engineering | 46 |
| Electrical Engineering | 46 |
| Electrical and Computer Engineering. | 33 |
| Civil Engineering | 26 |
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