by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Rice ranks among other schools offering degrees in political science.
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Gain a solid understanding of American political history, the current political landscape, and the major political parties with this online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
Rice is in the top 10% of the country for political science. More specifically it was ranked #56 out of 591 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Texas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Rice University handed out 37 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is a decrease of 23% over the previous year when 48 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in political science from Rice. This makes it the #67 most popular school for political science master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in political science in 2022, making the school the #75 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Political Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Rice go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $54,728 a year. This is higher than $35,631, which is the national median for all political science bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Rice paid an average of $2,384 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is 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 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 37 political science majors earned their bachelor's degree from Rice. Of these graduates, 49% were men and 51% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 51% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rice University with a bachelor's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the Rice political science 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.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in political science from Rice in 2022 were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rice University with a master's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Rice University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 113 |
| Sociology | 40 |
| International Relations & National Security | 25 |
| Anthropology | 17 |
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