Astrophysics at Rice University
If you plan to study Astrophysics, consider the program at Rice University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Rice University is in Houston, TX.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 3 astrophysics degrees were awarded at Rice University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Rice University
Distance learning is available at Rice University. Among 8,961 students, 541 (6%) studied exclusively online and 291 (3%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Astrophysics graduates at Rice University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Astrophysics graduates at Rice University are 0% women (0) and 100% men (3).
Astrophysics Bachelor’s Program at Rice University
Among the 3 bachelor’s astrophysics degrees awarded at Rice University, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Astrophysics bachelor’s degree recipients at Rice University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Astrophysics bachelor’s degree recipients at Rice University, below the national average of 36%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Astrophysics Graduates
Those who complete Astrophysics program at Rice University go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for Astrophysics majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Physicists | $111,776 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Astronomers | $106,445 |
| Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $72,801 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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