by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Rice University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 49 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Rice University among the top schools in the country for history, ranked #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 |
Here is each degree level offered 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 |
During the most recent reporting year, Rice University conferred 24 bachelor’s degrees in history.
Rice University is among the very best schools in the country for history at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #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 students who finish a bachelor’s at Rice University earn a median of $70,345 a year. This is below $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 |
Find out more about Rice University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 54% of history bachelor’s degrees went to men and 46% went to women.
The majority of history bachelor’s degree graduates at Rice University were White. Approximately 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. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in History | 1 |
| Doctoral Degrees in History | 2 |