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The physical sciences major at Rice is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Physical Sciences. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Rice University handed out 53 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is an increase of 20% over the previous year when 44 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 36 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from Rice. This makes it the #49 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 39 students received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences in 2021, making the school the #53 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at Rice University.
Of the 53 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in physical sciences from Rice in 2021, 66% were men and 34% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rice University with a bachelor's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Of the 36 students who graduated with a Master’s in physical sciences from Rice in 2021, 58% were men and 42% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rice University with a master's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 20 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Physical Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 50 |
| Physics | 49 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 26 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 355 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 146 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 136 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 53 |
| Engineering Technologies | 27 |
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