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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for general mechanical engineering majors, Rice came in at #16. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in Texas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Rice University handed out 58 bachelor's degrees in general mechanical engineering. This is an increase of 49% over the previous year when 39 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 12 students received their master’s degree in general mechanical engineering from Rice. This makes it the #136 most popular school for general mechanical engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in general mechanical engineering in 2021, making the school the #78 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 general mechanical engineering majors at Rice University.
Of the 58 general mechanical engineering students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Rice, about 83% were men and 17% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rice University with a bachelor's in general mechanical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Of the 12 students who earned a master's degree in General Mechanical Engineering from Rice in 2020-2021, 92% were men and 8% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rice University with a master's in general mechanical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
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