Rice University

Houston, TX
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Rice University Review

5
Based on 4 Reviews
Houston, TX, 6100 S Main
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Career Preparation A+
Students and Culture A+
Facilities A+
Activities and Groups A+
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Rice University is a medium sized, private, four-year university enrolling 6,719 students and offering 148 degrees in Houston, TX.

Study Areas, Degree Popularity

Check out the most popular majors and specific degrees students have earned at Rice University.

*Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
1
Engineering
465 recent grads, 3 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/space Engineering
1
Architecture
45
24
0
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
44
21
10
Chemical Engineering
59
4
15
Civil Engineering
31
4
5
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
32
45
10
Environmental/environmental Health Engineering
0
5
3
Environmental Science
1
Environmental Studies
11
Materials Engineering
0
0
0
Mechanical Engineering
56
15
2
Nanotechnology
12
2
8
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
2
Human and Social Sciences
422 recent grads, 3 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Anthropology
9
3
2
Asian Studies/civilization
11
Classical, Ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern Studies and Archaeology
3
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
2
Cognitive Science
40
Health Policy Analysis
0
History
30
8
0
Latin American Studies
3
Linguistics
15
2
1
Medieval and Renaissance Studies
2
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies
0
Philosophy
18
1
3
Political Science
48
8
5
Psychology
87
3
8
Public Policy Analysis
32
Religion/religious Studies
7
7
5
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
10
Sociology
33
8
Women's Studies
8
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
3
Mathematics and Science
410 recent grads, 3 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Astronomy
1
Astrophysics
5
Atomic/molecular Physics
4
Biochemistry
67
0
3
Biology
18
Chemical Physics
2
Chemistry
34
24
22
Computational and Applied Mathematics
14
9
8
Engineering Physics/applied Physics
5
3
Geology/earth Science
8
18
5
Mathematics
25
8
5
Physics
13
27
22
Statistics
28
24
3
Systems Science and Theory
5
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
4
Business
408 recent grads, 3 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Business Administration and Management
22
279
1
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
44
Economics
57
2
3
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
5
Education and Liberal Arts
137 recent grads, 3 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Applied Mathematics
0
0
0
Art Studies
0
0
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
10
5
English Language and Literature
46
6
4
French Language and Literature
9
0
0
German Language and Literature
7
Liberal Arts
12
Secondary Education and Teaching
4
Spanish Language and Literature
6
0
Sport and Fitness Administration/management
28
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
6
Computer Technology
112 recent grads, 3 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Computer and Information Sciences
56
46
10
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
7
Art and Design
102 recent grads, 3 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Brass Instruments
1
9
Keyboard Instruments
2
5
1
Music
0
0
0
Music Theory and Composition
4
2
1
Percussion Instruments
0
2
Stringed Instruments
15
26
1
Visual and Performing Arts
23
Voice and Opera
1
9
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
8
Healthcare
60 recent grads, 1 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
60
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
9
Agriculture
28 recent grads, 3 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
20
2
6
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
10
Trades and Careers
8 recent grads, 3 study levels
Degree Name
Associates
Bachelor's
Master's
Certificate
Doctoral
Woodwind Instruments
1
6
1
*Number of people in 2015 that graduated with this degree and study level.
School Accreditation Information
This institution is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
*Source data obtained from U.S. Department of Education's Office of Post-secondary Education (OPE)
Alumni & Student Reviews
A+ Excellent
Career Preparation
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Based on 1 Reviews
Alumni
Psychology/Behavioral Sciences, Class of 1980

ability to problem solve, creative and critical thinking, internships

Rated January 2016
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A+ Excellent
Students and Culture
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A+ Excellent
Facilities
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A+ Excellent
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