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 astronomy programs.
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The astronomy major at Rice is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Astronomy & Astrophysics. 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 3 bachelor's degrees in astronomy & astrophysics. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the astronomy majors at Rice University.
All of the 3 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in astronomy from Rice in 2021 were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Rice are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students 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 astronomy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 50 |
| Physics | 49 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 26 |
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