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, and more. Also, learn how Rice ranks among other schools offering degrees in history.
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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.
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. 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, 23 history majors earned their bachelor's degree from Rice. Of these graduates, 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 |
Online degrees for the Rice history 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 3 history students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Rice, about 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.
More about our data sources and methodologies.