by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in philosophy & religious studies at Rice University. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Rice University as a strong choice for philosophy & religious studies, ranked #10 out of 246 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools | 10 of 246 |
| Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools in Texas | 1 of 16 |
| Best Philosophy & Religious Studies Schools in the Southwest Region | 1 of 22 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in philosophy & religious studies at Rice University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 17 |
| Master’s | 6 |
| Doctoral | 7 |
The philosophy & religious studies area of study at Rice University breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Philosophy | 21 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 9 |
During the most recent reporting year, Rice University conferred 6 master’s degrees in philosophy & religious studies.
Rice University is not currently ranked for philosophy & religious studies at the master’s level.
In the most recent graduating class, 67% of philosophy & religious studies master’s degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The majority of philosophy & religious studies master’s degree graduates at Rice University are White. Approximately 83% 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 philosophy & religious studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
During the most recent reporting year, Rice University awarded 7 doctoral degrees in philosophy & religious studies.
Rice University has not been ranked for philosophy & religious studies at the doctoral level.
Among recent graduates, 71% of philosophy & religious studies doctoral degrees went to men and 29% went to women.
The majority of philosophy & religious studies doctoral degree graduates at Rice University were White. Roughly 43% 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 philosophy & religious studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Undergraduate study is also available at Rice University. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Philosophy & Religious Studies | 17 |