by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in physical sciences at Rice University. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 15 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Rice University highly for physical sciences, coming in at #10 out of 537 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 10 of 537 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in Texas | 1 of 27 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in the Southwest Region | 1 of 54 |
The following degree levels are offered in physical sciences at Rice University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 48 |
| Master’s | 46 |
| Doctoral | 38 |
This physical sciences field at Rice University covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 63 |
| Physics | 50 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 16 |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | 3 |
During the most recent reporting year, Rice University awarded 46 master’s degrees in physical sciences.
Rice University is among the very best schools in the country for physical sciences at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 15 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 1 |
| Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Texas | 1 |
| Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 9 |
In the most recent graduating class, 59% of physical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 41% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences master’s degree graduates at Rice University were Non-Resident Alien. 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 master’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 23 |
| Other Races | 4 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Rice University awarded 38 doctoral degrees in physical sciences.
Rice University is among the very best schools in the country for physical sciences at the doctoral level. Its best result was #1 out of 14 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 1 |
| Best Physical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 1 |
| Best Physical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools | 11 |
In the most recent graduating class, 53% of physical sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 47% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences doctoral degree graduates at Rice University were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 26 |
| 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 Physical Sciences | 48 |