by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how Rice ranks in comparison to other schools with data science programs.
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The bachelor's program at Rice was ranked #7 on College Factual's Best Schools for data science list.
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 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 |
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Online degrees for the Rice data science 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 22 students who earned a master's degree in Data Science from Rice in 2021-2022, 64% were men and 36% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rice University with a master's in data science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the data science majors at Rice University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Cognitive Science | 48 |
| Systems Theory | 18 |
| Biological & Physical Science | 7 |
| Classical & Ancient Studies | 4 |
| Human Computer Interaction | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.