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.
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.