by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in chemistry at Rice University. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 7 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Rice University as a strong choice for chemistry, coming in at #6 out of 391 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Schools | 6 of 391 |
| Best Chemistry Schools in Texas | 1 of 24 |
| Best Chemistry Schools in the Southwest Region | 1 of 32 |
The following degree levels are granted in chemistry at Rice University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 27 |
| Master’s | 23 |
| Doctoral | 13 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Rice University awarded 23 master’s degrees in chemistry.
Rice University is among the very best schools in the country for chemistry at the master’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 1 |
| Best Chemistry Master’s Degree Schools in Texas | 1 |
| Best Chemistry Master’s Degree Schools | 3 |
Among recent graduates, 43% of chemistry master’s degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The largest share of chemistry master’s degree graduates at Rice University are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 61% 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 chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Rice University conferred 13 doctoral degrees in chemistry.
Rice University is among the very best schools in the country for chemistry at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #1 out of 13 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 1 |
| Best Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 1 |
| Best Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools | 13 |
Among recent graduates, 46% of chemistry doctoral degrees went to men and 54% went to women.
The largest share of chemistry doctoral 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 doctoral in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 0 |
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 Chemistry | 27 |