by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Rice University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 61 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Rice University as a strong choice for social sciences, ranked #49 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 49 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Texas | 1 of 56 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Southwest Region | 1 of 83 |
The following degree levels are available for social sciences at Rice University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 133 |
| Master’s | 53 |
| Doctoral | 22 |
This social sciences area of study at Rice University covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 104 |
| Political Science and Government | 41 |
| Sociology | 23 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 18 |
| Anthropology | 17 |
| Social Sciences, General | 5 |
During the most recent reporting year, Rice University handed out 133 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
Rice University is among the very best schools in the country for social sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 61 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 1 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 1 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 37 |
Social Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at Rice University earn a median of $83,159 a year. This is below $109,583, the median for all majors at Rice University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Rice University, social sciences students accumulate a median of $11,289 in student loans. This is below $11,904, the typical median for all majors at Rice University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $52,070 | $60,314 |
| Fees | $933 | $933 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 58% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 42% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Rice University are White. Approximately 31% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 34 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 41 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 22 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Graduate study is also available at Rice University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 53 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Social Sciences | 22 |
