Below are the key facts about graduate study in applied mathematics at Rice University. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 12 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Rice University among the top schools in the country for applied mathematics, coming in at #43 out of 139 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Applied Mathematics Schools | 43 of 139 |
| Best Applied Mathematics Schools in Texas | 2 of 13 |
| Best Applied Mathematics Schools in the Southwest Region | 2 of 15 |
The following degree levels are available for applied mathematics at Rice University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 13 |
| Master’s | 13 |
| Doctoral | 8 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Rice University awarded 13 master’s degrees in applied mathematics.
Rice University is among the very best schools in the country for applied mathematics at the master’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 12 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Applied Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 1 |
| Best Applied Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools in Texas | 1 |
| Best Applied Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools | 23 |
Among recent graduates, 62% of applied mathematics master’s degrees went to men and 38% went to women.
The majority of applied mathematics master’s degree graduates at Rice University are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 77% 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 applied mathematics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Rice University granted 13 master’s degrees in computational and applied mathematics in the most recent reporting year — 38% to women and 62% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (77%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Rice University awarded 8 doctoral degrees in applied mathematics.
Rice University has not been ranked for applied mathematics at the doctoral level.
For the most recent academic year available, 62% of applied mathematics doctoral degrees went to men and 38% went to women.
The largest share of applied mathematics doctoral degree graduates at Rice University are White. About 50% 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 applied mathematics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Rice University conferred 8 doctoral degrees in computational and applied mathematics in the latest year of data — 38% to women and 62% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (50%).
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at Rice University. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Applied Mathematics | 13 |