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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for social sciences majors, Rice came in at #10. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Texas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Rice University handed out 193 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is an increase of 15% over the previous year when 168 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 62 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from Rice. This makes it the #59 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 11 students received their doctoral degrees in social sciences in 2021, making the school the #100 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 social sciences majors at Rice University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 193 social sciences majors earned their bachelor's degree from Rice. Of these graduates, 52% were men and 48% were women.
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 | 46 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 |
| White | 61 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 19 |
| Other Races | 18 |
For the most recent academic year available, 52% of social sciences master's degrees went to men and 48% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rice University with a master's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 33 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Social 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 |
|---|---|
| Economics | 132 |
| Political Science & Government | 59 |
| Sociology | 42 |
| Anthropology | 17 |
| International Relations & National Security | 16 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| English Language & Literature | 50 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 47 |
| History | 36 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 28 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 20 |
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