Economics at Rice University
Every economics school has its own distinct culture and strengths. We've pulled together some statistics and other details to help you see how the economics program at Rice University stacks up to those at other schools.Rice is located in Houston, Texas and has a total student population of 7,643. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 28 students received their master's degree in economics.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Economics section at the bottom of this page.
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Rice Economics Degrees Available
- Master’s Degree in Economics
- Doctorate Degree in Economics
Rice Economics Rankings
There were 3 students who received their doctoral degrees in economics, making the school the #97 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Economics Student Demographics at Rice
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Rice University.
Rice Economics Master’s Program
In the economics master's program at this school, racial-ethnic minorities make up 18% of degree recipients. That is 4% better than the national average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Rice University with a master's in economics.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 3 |
| International Students | 20 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
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Careers That Economics Grads May Go Into
A degree in economics can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for TX, the home state for Rice University.
| Occupation | Jobs in TX | Average Salary in TX |
|---|---|---|
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | 29,560 | $78,200 |
| Managers | 20,710 | $122,130 |
| Economics Professors | 1,020 | $115,240 |
| Economists | 830 | $106,480 |
| Survey Researchers | 430 | $60,460 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Anatol Stefanowitsch under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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