by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in social sciences at Rice University. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 24 schools (Master’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 #54 out of 953 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 54 of 953 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Texas | 1 of 56 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Southwest Region | 1 of 84 |
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 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Rice University handed out 53 master’s degrees in social sciences.
Rice University is in the top 5% of the country for social sciences at the master’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 24 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 2 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Texas | 2 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 52 |
For the most recent academic year available, 60% of social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences master’s degree graduates at Rice University were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 55% 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 master’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 29 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Rice University awarded 22 doctoral degrees in social sciences.
Rice University is among the very best schools in the country for social sciences at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #2 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 2 |
| Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 2 |
| Best Social Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools | 36 |
For the most recent academic year available, 41% of social sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 59% went to women.
The majority of social sciences doctoral degree graduates at Rice University are Non-Resident Alien. About 68% 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 doctoral in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 15 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Undergraduate study is also available at Rice University. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 133 |