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Undergraduate Majors at Rice University

The most popular undergraduate major at Rice University is Economics followed by Biochemistry and Psychology. A list of all 47 available majors and annual graduates is presented below. Also of interest, median earnings for Rice University graduates by major.

List of undergrad majors offered at Rice University
Computer and Information Sciences
Graduates
Computer and Information Sciences 15
Engineering
Graduates
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering 40
Chemical Engineering 23
Civil Engineering 23
Electrical and Electronics Engineering 35
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering 4
Materials Engineering 3
Mechanical Engineering 49
Foreign Languages
Graduates
Linguistics 8
German Language and Literature 2
French Language and Literature 7
Spanish Language and Literature 7
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics 3
English and Literature
Graduates
English Language and Literature 23
Biology
Graduates
Biology/Biological Sciences 18
Biochemistry 58
Ecology 21
Mathematics
Graduates
Mathematics 25
Applied Mathematics 18
Statistics 6
General Studies
Graduates
Medieval and Renaissance Studies 3
Classical, Ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern Studies and Archaeology 2
Cognitive Science 18
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 2
Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies
Graduates
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 23
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 43
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Graduates
Philosophy 18
Religion/Religious Studies 9
Architecture
Graduates
Architecture 42
Physical Sciences
Graduates
Astrophysics 2
Chemistry 19
Chemical Physics 5
Geology/Earth Science 6
Physics 9
Psychology
Graduates
Psychology 52
Human Services
Graduates
Public Policy Analysis 20
Social Sciences
Graduates
Anthropology 10
Economics 105
Political Science and Government 42
Sociology 22
Ethnic Studies
Graduates
Asian Studies/Civilization 17
Women's Studies 4
Visual and Performing Arts
Graduates
Visual and Performing Arts 23
Art/Art Studies 8
Music 27
Business
Graduates
Business Administration and Management 20
History
Graduates
History 31

Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=227757 IPEDS survey data for Rice University.