Economics at Rice University
If you plan to study Economics, you may want to check out the program at Rice University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Rice University is located in Houston, TX.
During the most recent reporting year, 104 economics degrees were awarded at Rice University.
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Studying Online at Rice University
Many students take online classes at Rice University. Of 8,961 students, 541 (6%) studied exclusively online and 291 (3%) took at least some classes online.
Economics Rankings at Rice University
These rankings give you a sense of how Rice University’s Economics program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #1 of 27 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #1 of 20 |
| Best Value | Texas | #1 of 20 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #2 of 26 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #44 of 466 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #63 of 463 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #1 of 27 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #1 of 20 |
| Best Value | Texas | #1 of 20 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #2 of 26 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #44 of 466 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #63 of 463 |
Earnings for Economics Graduates from Rice University
Those who finish Rice University’s Economics 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 | $72,884 |
| 3 years | $81,590 |
| 4 years | $88,145 |
| 5 years | $104,828 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Economics graduates from Rice University take home a median $88,145, compared with $109,583 for all Rice University graduates — about 20% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Economics graduates from Rice University comes in at $11,289.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Economics graduates at Rice University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Economics graduates at Rice University are 37% women (38) and 63% men (66).
Economics Bachelor’s Program at Rice University
Among the 72 bachelor’s economics degrees awarded at Rice University, 38% were women (27) and 62% were men (45).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at Rice University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 21 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 8 |
| Black / African American | 5 |
| Asian | 15 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 18 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 43% of Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at Rice University, higher than the national average of 34%.*
Economics Master’s Program at Rice University
Of the 22 master’s economics degrees awarded at Rice University, 36% were women (8) and 64% were men (14).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Economics master’s degree recipients at Rice University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 17 |
Minority students account for 9% of Economics master’s degree recipients at Rice University, lower than the national average of 14%.*
Economics Doctoral Program at Rice University
Of the 10 doctoral economics degrees awarded at Rice University, 30% were women (3) and 70% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Economics doctoral degree recipients at Rice University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| International (Nonresident) | 10 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Economics Concentrations at Rice University
The Economics program at Rice University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Economics | 53 |
| Quantitative Economics | 51 |
Top-Paying Careers for Economics Graduates
Graduates of the Economics program at Rice University go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid careers for Economics graduates, 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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