by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Rice University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
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 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Rice University awarded 48 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
Rice University is not yet ranked for physical sciences at the bachelor’s level.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $52,070 | $60,314 |
| Fees | $933 | $933 |
Learn more about Rice University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 58% of physical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 42% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Rice University are White. Approximately 33% 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 bachelor’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Rice University granted 27 bachelor’s completions in chemistry, general in the most recent reporting year — 33% to women and 67% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Asian (37%).
Rice University conferred 15 bachelor’s completions in physics, general recently — 53% to women and 47% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (33%).
Rice University conferred 3 bachelor’s degrees in astrophysics in the latest year of data — 0% to women and 100% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (67%).
Rice University conferred 3 bachelor’s degrees in geology/earth science, general recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Asian (33%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Rice University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s | 46 |
| Doctoral | 38 |