Editing Rice University (section)

=== Undergraduate Programs ===
Rice University offers a comprehensive undergraduate education, with over '''50 majors''' and '''40 minors''' across a variety of disciplines. Whether students are interested in '''STEM''', the '''humanities''', '''business''', or the '''arts''', they will find a strong academic program that encourages critical thinking, creativity, and hands-on learning.

==== Notable Undergraduate Schools and Programs: ====

* '''School of Engineering''': Rice’s '''George R. Brown School of Engineering''' is highly regarded, offering programs in fields such as '''bioengineering''', '''chemical engineering''', '''civil engineering''', '''computer science''', '''electrical engineering''', and '''mechanical engineering'''. The school emphasizes '''innovation''', '''sustainability''', and '''collaborative research'''.
* '''School of Natural Sciences''': Rice’s '''School of Natural Sciences''' includes departments such as '''chemistry''', '''physics''', '''mathematics''', '''biology''', and '''earth sciences'''. The university’s focus on '''research''' in these fields provides students with opportunities to work on cutting-edge projects with faculty mentors.
* '''School of Humanities''': The '''School of Humanities''' at Rice is known for its programs in '''English''', '''history''', '''philosophy''', '''religious studies''', '''linguistics''', and '''visual and dramatic arts'''. The school places a strong emphasis on '''critical thinking''', '''creativity''', and '''cultural exploration'''.
* '''School of Social Sciences''': The '''School of Social Sciences''' offers programs in '''economics''', '''psychology''', '''sociology''', '''anthropology''', and '''political science'''. The school emphasizes '''interdisciplinary research''' and '''practical application''' of social science knowledge in global issues.
* '''Wiess School of Natural Sciences''': Known for its strong programs in '''biology''' and '''physics''', the '''Wiess School''' is central to Rice's focus on '''scientific discovery''' and '''research-based education'''.

==== Popular Undergraduate Majors: ====

* '''Bioengineering''': The '''bioengineering program''' at Rice University is highly ranked, with a focus on '''medical devices''', '''biotechnology''', and '''healthcare innovations'''.
* '''Computer Science''': Rice’s '''Computer Science''' department is known for its '''cutting-edge research''' in fields like '''artificial intelligence''', '''cybersecurity''', '''data science''', and '''machine learning'''.
* '''Mechanical Engineering''': Rice’s '''Mechanical Engineering''' program is distinguished by its focus on '''materials science''', '''robotics''', and '''energy systems'''.
* '''Business''': The '''Baker Institute for Public Policy''' and the '''Jones Graduate School of Business''' offer strong opportunities for students pursuing undergraduate business degrees in areas like '''finance''', '''marketing''', and '''entrepreneurship'''.