by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in operations research at Rice University. It is offered at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Rice University highly for operations research, placing at #9 out of 15 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Operations Research Schools | 9 of 15 |
| Best Operations Research Schools in Texas | 2 of 3 |
| Best Operations Research Schools in the Southwest Region | 2 of 3 |
Here is each degree level offered in operations research at Rice University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 11 |
| Master’s | 8 |
During the most recent reporting year, Rice University awarded 8 master’s degrees in operations research.
Rice University has not been ranked for operations research at the master’s level.
Among recent graduates, 75% of operations research master’s degrees went to men and 25% went to women.
The largest share of operations research master’s degree graduates at Rice University were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 88% 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 operations research.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 0 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at Rice University. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Operations Research | 11 |