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Rice was ranked #43 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for multi / interdisciplinary studies majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #3 in Texas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Rice University handed out 52 bachelor's degrees in multi / interdisciplinary studies. This is an increase of 6% over the previous year when 49 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in multi / interdisciplinary studies from Rice. This makes it the #280 most popular school for multi / interdisciplinary studies master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in multi / interdisciplinary studies in 2022, making the school the #98 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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. 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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For the most recent academic year available, 23% of multi / interdisciplinary studies bachelor's degrees went to men and 77% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rice University with a bachelor's in multi / interdisciplinary studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 20 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the Rice multi / interdisciplinary studies 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.
For the most recent academic year available, 42% of multi / interdisciplinary studies master's degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rice University with a master's in multi / interdisciplinary studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the multi / interdisciplinary studies majors at Rice University.
Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies 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 |
|---|---|
| Cognitive Science | 48 |
| Data Science | 22 |
| Systems Theory | 18 |
| Biological & Physical Science | 7 |
| Classical & Ancient Studies | 4 |
| Human Computer Interaction | 3 |
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