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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for computer & information sciences majors, Rice came in at #20. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Texas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Rice University handed out 121 bachelor's degrees in computer & information sciences. This is a decrease of 19% over the previous year when 149 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 128 students received their master’s degree in computer & information sciences from Rice. This makes it the #99 most popular school for computer & information sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 16 students received their doctoral degrees in computer & information sciences in 2022, making the school the #51 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 |
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Of the 121 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Computer & Information Sciences from Rice in 2021-2022, 69% were men and 31% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rice University with a bachelor's in computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 28 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 36 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Online degrees for the Rice computer & information 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.
Of the 70 students who earned a master's degree in Computer & Information Sciences from Rice in 2021-2022, 80% were men and 20% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rice University with a master's in computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 55 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the computer & information sciences majors at Rice University.
Computer & Information 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 |
|---|---|
| Computer Information Systems | 197 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.