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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for stringed instruments majors, Rice came in at #2. 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 12 bachelor's degrees in stringed instruments. This is an increase of 71% over the previous year when 7 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 26 students received their master’s degree in stringed instruments from Rice. This makes it the #4 most popular school for stringed instruments master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in stringed instruments in 2021, making the school the #2 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the stringed instruments majors at Rice University.
Of the 12 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Stringed Instruments from Rice in 2020-2021, 50% were men and 50% were women.
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 stringed instruments.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Of the 26 students who earned a master's degree in Stringed Instruments from Rice in 2020-2021, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 62% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rice University with a master's in stringed instruments.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Voice Performance | 12 |
| Keyboard Instruments | 11 |
| Brass Instruments | 8 |
| Woodwind Instruments | 7 |
| Percussion Instruments | 3 |
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