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Rice University
Houston, TX · Private Nonprofit · Elite
Rice University is a private nonprofit institution in Houston, TX. With a 8% admission rate and 1,570 combined SAT (75th percentile). Enrolls 4,562 students, offers 16 programs with earnings data, and has a 95% completion rate. Earnings are weighted by the number of graduates reporting in each program to reflect the typical student outcome. Payback period estimates how many years of earnings it takes to recoup total degree cost using net price after financial aid.
Admission Rate
8%
SAT Combined (75th)
1,570
Enrollment
4,562
Completion Rate
95%
Cost of Attendance
$74,110
In-State Tuition
$58,128
Out-of-State Tuition
$58,128
Programs
16
1-Year vs 5-Year Earnings — 16 Programs
STEMEngineeringHealthBusinessLiberal ArtsOtherCost ($74K)
Showing 16 of 16 programs
| Compare | # | Program ⇕ | Credential ⇕ | 1yr Earnings ↓ | 5yr Earnings ⇕ | Cost ⇕ | ROI ⇕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $131,154 | $213,603 | $74,110 | 1.8x | |
| 2 | Electrical, Electronics and Communications EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $96,751 | $139,102 | $74,110 | 1.3x | |
| 3 | Biomedical/Medical EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $88,307 | $89,863 | $74,110 | 1.2x | |
| 4 | Chemical EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $87,830 | $117,477 | $74,110 | 1.2x | |
| 5 | Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $82,899 | $105,734 | $74,110 | 1.1x | |
| 6 | EconomicsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $78,814 | $104,828 | $74,110 | 1.1x | |
| 7 | Political Science and GovernmentBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $54,728 | $87,237 | $74,110 | 0.7x | |
| 8 | Health and Physical Education/FitnessBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $51,110 | $71,586 | $74,110 | 0.7x | |
| 9 | MathematicsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $50,286 | — | $74,110 | 0.7x | |
| 10 | Cognitive ScienceBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $47,459 | $71,816 | $74,110 | 0.6x | |
| 11 | Psychology, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $41,299 | $67,648 | $74,110 | 0.6x | |
| 12 | Civil EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $94,796 | $74,110 | — | |
| 13 | English Language and Literature, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $60,641 | $74,110 | — | |
| 14 | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $67,158 | $74,110 | — | |
| 15 | SociologyBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $68,737 | $74,110 | — | |
| 16 | HistoryBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | — | $85,817 | $74,110 | — |