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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for history 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 #2 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Schools | 20 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 20 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Rice University handed out 23 bachelor's degrees in history. This is a decrease of 30% over the previous year when 33 degrees were handed out.
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. 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 |
Learn more about Rice tuition and fees.
Of the 23 history students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Rice, about 35% were men and 65% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 52% 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 history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Rice does not offer an online option for its history 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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 3 history majors earned their master's degree from Rice. Of these graduates, 67% were men and 33% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Rice are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% 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 master's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at Rice University.
History 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 |
|---|---|
| History | 30 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 239 |
| English Language & Literature | 39 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 37 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 35 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 16 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.