by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in mathematics & statistics at Rice University. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 20 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Rice University among the top schools in the country for mathematics & statistics, ranked #80 out of 521 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Mathematics & Statistics Schools | 80 of 521 |
| Best Mathematics & Statistics Schools in Texas | 4 of 32 |
| Best Mathematics & Statistics Schools in the Southwest Region | 4 of 47 |
The following degree levels are granted in mathematics & statistics at Rice University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 73 |
| Master’s | 46 |
| Doctoral | 23 |
The mathematics & statistics field at Rice University includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Statistics | 65 |
| Mathematics | 43 |
| Applied Mathematics | 34 |
During the most recent reporting year, Rice University handed out 46 master’s degrees in mathematics & statistics.
Rice University is among the very best schools in the country for mathematics & statistics at the master’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 20 schools by College Factual.
In the most recent graduating class, 59% of mathematics & statistics master’s degrees went to men and 41% went to women.
The largest share of mathematics & statistics master’s degree graduates at Rice University were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 67% 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 mathematics & statistics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 31 |
| Other Races | 1 |
During the most recent reporting year, Rice University conferred 23 doctoral degrees in mathematics & statistics.
Rice University is not currently ranked for mathematics & statistics at the doctoral level.
In the most recent graduating class, 70% of mathematics & statistics doctoral degrees went to men and 30% went to women.
The majority of mathematics & statistics doctoral degree graduates at Rice University are White. Approximately 35% 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 mathematics & statistics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Undergraduate study is also available at Rice University. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Mathematics & Statistics | 73 |