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The physical sciences major at Rice is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Physical Sciences. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Rice University handed out 39 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is a decrease of 26% over the previous year when 53 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 36 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from Rice. This makes it the #49 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 39 students received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences in 2022, making the school the #53 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Rice was $2,384 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $57,210 | $57,210 |
| Fees | $918 | $918 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,900 | $15,900 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,850 | $2,850 |
Learn more about Rice tuition and fees.
Of the 39 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in physical sciences from Rice in 2022, 64% were men and 36% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rice University with a bachelor's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Rice physical sciences bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Rice Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 40 physical sciences majors earned their master's degree from Rice. Of these graduates, 78% were men and 23% were women.
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 | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 17 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at Rice University.
Physical Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 71 |
| Physics | 35 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 14 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 365 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 153 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 137 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 57 |
| Engineering Technologies | 27 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.