by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Rice University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 49 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Rice University highly for history, placing at #9 out of 622 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Schools | 9 of 622 |
| Best History Schools in Texas | 1 of 41 |
| Best History Schools in the Southwest Region | 1 of 56 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in history at Rice University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 24 |
| Master’s | 1 |
| Doctoral | 2 |
The history area of study at Rice University covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| History | 27 |
During the most recent reporting year, Rice University handed out 24 bachelor’s degrees in history.
Rice University is among the very best schools in the country for history at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 49 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 1 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 1 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 10 |
History majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Rice University report a median salary of $70,345 a year. This is lower than $109,583, the median for all majors at Rice University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $52,070 | $60,314 |
| Fees | $933 | $933 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 54% of history bachelor’s degrees went to men and 46% went to women.
The largest share of history bachelor’s degree graduates at Rice University are White. About 46% of graduates 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 history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Graduate study is also available at Rice University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in History | 1 |
| Doctoral Degrees in History | 2 |