by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in physics at Rice University. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 8 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Rice University as a strong choice for physics, placing at #12 out of 263 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Schools | 12 of 263 |
| Best Physics Schools in Texas | 1 of 14 |
| Best Physics Schools in the Southwest Region | 1 of 23 |
The table below lists every degree level available for physics at Rice University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 15 |
| Master’s | 14 |
| Doctoral | 21 |
During the most recent reporting year, Rice University conferred 14 master’s degrees in physics.
Rice University is among the very best schools in the country for physics at the master’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 8 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 1 |
| Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools in Texas | 1 |
| Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools | 12 |
For the most recent academic year available, 79% of physics master’s degrees went to men and 21% went to women.
The largest share of physics master’s degree graduates at Rice University were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 57% 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 physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 3 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Rice University handed out 21 doctoral degrees in physics.
Rice University is among the very best schools in the country for physics at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #1 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 1 |
| Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 1 |
| Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools | 10 |
In the most recent graduating class, 57% of physics doctoral degrees went to men and 43% went to women.
The largest share of physics doctoral degree graduates at Rice University are Non-Resident Alien. About 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 doctoral in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| 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 Physics | 15 |