by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. Also, learn how Rice ranks among other schools offering degrees in sociology.
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Rice is in the top 10% of the country for sociology. More specifically it was ranked #45 out of 483 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sociology Schools | 45 |
| Best Sociology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 47 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Rice University handed out 25 bachelor's degrees in sociology. This is a decrease of 29% over the previous year when 35 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in sociology from Rice. This makes it the #94 most popular school for sociology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in sociology in 2022, making the school the #83 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. 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 |
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Of the 25 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Sociology from Rice in 2021-2022, 20% were men and 80% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rice University with a bachelor's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the Rice sociology 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.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 10 students earned a master's degree in sociology from Rice. About 70% of these graduates were women and the other 30% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rice University with a master's in sociology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the sociology majors at Rice University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 113 |
| Political Science & Government | 44 |
| International Relations & National Security | 25 |
| Anthropology | 17 |
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