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. In addition, we cover how Rice ranks in comparison to other schools with cis programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for cis majors, Rice came in at #15. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in Texas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Rice University handed out 121 bachelor's degrees in computer information systems. 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 cis from Rice. This makes it the #29 most popular school for cis master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 16 students received their doctoral degrees in cis in 2022, making the school the #22 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of cis students who receive their bachelor's degree at Rice is $131,154. This is higher than $61,300, which is the national median for all cis 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. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 121 cis majors earned their bachelor's degree from Rice. Of these graduates, 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 cis.
| 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 |
Rice does not offer an online option for its cis bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Rice Online Learning page.
Of the 70 cis students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Rice, about 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 cis.
| 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 cis majors at Rice University.
More about our data sources and methodologies.