Social Sciences at Rice University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Social Sciences, you may want to check out the program at Rice University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Rice University is located in Houston, TX.
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Online Class Availability at Rice University
Many students take online classes at Rice University. Of 8,961 students, 541 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 291 (3%) took at least some classes online.
Social Sciences Rankings at Rice University
Use these rankings to compare Rice University’s Social Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #1 of 82 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #1 of 55 |
| Best Value | Texas | #15 of 55 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #27 of 81 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #55 of 934 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #165 of 930 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #1 of 82 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #1 of 55 |
| Best Value | Texas | #15 of 55 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #27 of 81 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #55 of 934 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #165 of 930 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from Rice University
Graduates of Rice University’s Social Sciences program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $87,989 |
| 2 years | $62,718 |
| 3 years | $75,322 |
| 4 years | $83,159 |
| 5 years | $93,137 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Social Sciences graduates from Rice University report median earnings of $83,159, compared with $109,583 for all Rice University graduates — about 24% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Social Sciences graduates from Rice University stands at $11,289.
Highest-Paying Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Social Sciences program at Rice University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Social Sciences majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $124,518 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Biostatisticians | $121,594 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Survey Researchers | $108,538 |
| Data Scientists | $106,295 |
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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