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.