Below are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how Rice University stacks up against peers offering geological & earth sciences.
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For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Rice University awarded 3 bachelor’s degrees in geological & earth sciences.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $52,070 | $60,314 |
| Fees | $933 | $933 |
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Every one of the 3 students who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in geological & earth sciences from Rice University identified as women.
The majority of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Rice University are Asian. About 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 geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent academic year available, 67% of geological & earth sciences master’s degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The majority of geological & earth sciences master’s degree graduates at Rice University were Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 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 master’s in geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Among recent graduates, 50% of geological & earth sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of geological & earth sciences doctoral degree graduates at Rice University were White. Approximately 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 doctoral in geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the geological & earth sciences majors at Rice University.
This geological & earth sciences program at Rice University breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Geology/Earth Science, General | 16 |
Rice University granted 16 degrees in geology/earth science, general in the most recent reporting year — 50% to women and 50% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (31%).