by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how Rice ranks among other schools offering degrees in anthropology.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for anthropology majors, Rice came in at #8. 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 9 bachelor's degrees in anthropology. This is an increase of 13% over the previous year when 8 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 5 students received their master’s degree in anthropology from Rice. This makes it the #66 most popular school for anthropology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in anthropology in 2021, making the school the #49 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 anthropology majors at Rice University.
The anthropology program at Rice awarded 9 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 33% of these degrees went to men with the other 67% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rice University with a bachelor's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
The anthropology program at Rice awarded 5 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 40% of these degrees went to men with the other 60% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Rice are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 80% 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 master's in anthropology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 132 |
| Political Science & Government | 59 |
| Sociology | 42 |
| International Relations & National Security | 16 |
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