Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 94.7%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 95.7%
- Retention Rate
- 97.6%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $89,718
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $11,000
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 6:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 87.2%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $117/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor | $129,481 | $12,373 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $127,993 | $41,000 |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor | $97,071 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor | $89,530 | |
| Chemical Engineering. | Bachelor | $83,915 | $13,178 |
| Statistics. | Bachelor | $79,450 | |
| Economics. | Bachelor | $72,884 | $11,644 |
| Civil Engineering. | Bachelor | $71,957 | |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor | $68,219 | $15,375 |
| Public Policy Analysis. | Bachelor | $55,512 | |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering. | Bachelor | $52,107 | |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor | $50,231 | |
| History. | Bachelor | $49,840 | |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor | $46,087 | |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor | $45,696 |
Outcomes Overview
Rice graduates earn a median of $89,718 ten years after graduation, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of just 12%. Monthly loan payments of $117 represent only 1.8% of typical graduate income. The university's strong engineering and computer science programs funnel students into high-paying tech roles, while its proximity to the Texas Medical Center creates pathways into healthcare and biomedical careers. Alumni like Jeff Bezos demonstrate the entrepreneurial success possible from Rice's rigorous STEM foundation. With 94% employment rates and loan payments well below the recommended 10% of income threshold, Rice delivers a strong return on investment despite its premium price tag.