by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. We've also included details on how Rice ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in operations research.
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The bachelor's program at Rice was ranked #5 on College Factual's Best Schools for operations research list. It is also ranked #1 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Operations Research Master’s Degree Schools | 4 |
| Best Operations Research Graduate Degree Schools | 5 |
| Best Operations Research Schools | 5 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Rice University handed out 1 bachelor's degrees in operations research.
In 2022, 12 students received their master’s degree in operations research from Rice. This makes it the #14 most popular school for operations research master’s degree candidates in the country.
Part-time undergraduates at Rice paid an average of $2,384 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-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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All of the 1 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in operations research from Rice in 2022 were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Rice are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students 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 operations research.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Rice operations research 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.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 9 students earned a master's degree in operations research from Rice. About 44% of these graduates were women and the other 56% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rice University with a master's in operations research.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the operations research majors at Rice University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 88 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 84 |
| Electrical Engineering | 54 |
| Chemical Engineering | 44 |
| Electrical and Computer Engineering. | 34 |
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