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Rice is in the top 10% of the country for social sciences. More specifically it was ranked #40 out of 633 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Texas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Rice University handed out 148 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is a decrease of 23% over the previous year when 193 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 62 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from Rice. This makes it the #59 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 11 students received their doctoral degrees in social sciences in 2022, making the school the #100 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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. 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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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 148 social sciences majors earned their bachelor's degree from Rice. Of these graduates, 51% were men and 49% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rice University with a bachelor's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 31 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 |
| White | 57 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 15 |
| Other Races | 13 |
Online degrees for the Rice social sciences 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, 58% of social sciences master's degrees went to men and 42% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 29 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at Rice University.
Social Sciences 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 |
|---|---|
| Economics | 113 |
| Political Science & Government | 44 |
| Sociology | 40 |
| International Relations & National Security | 25 |
| Anthropology | 17 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| English Language & Literature | 39 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 37 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 35 |
| History | 30 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 16 |
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