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. Also, learn how Rice ranks among other schools offering degrees in sociology.
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Ranked at #5 in College Factual's most recent rankings, Rice is in the top 1% of the country for sociology students pursuing a bachelor's degree. It is also ranked #1 in Texas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Rice University handed out 35 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 37 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 5 students received their master’s degree in sociology from Rice. This makes it the #94 most popular school for sociology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in sociology in 2021, making the school the #83 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 sociology majors at Rice University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 35 students earned a bachelor's degree in sociology from Rice. About 69% of these graduates were women and the other 31% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rice University with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Of the 5 sociology students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from Rice, about 60% were men and 40% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rice University with a master's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 132 |
| Political Science & Government | 59 |
| Anthropology | 17 |
| International Relations & National Security | 16 |
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