by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Rice University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #3 out of 26 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Rice University as a strong choice for civil engineering, ranked #41 out of 254 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Civil Engineering Schools | 41 of 254 |
| Best Civil Engineering Schools in Texas | 3 of 20 |
| Best Civil Engineering Schools in the Southwest Region | 3 of 27 |
The following degree levels are granted in civil engineering at Rice University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 14 |
| Master’s | 2 |
| Doctoral | 6 |
During the most recent reporting year, Rice University handed out 14 bachelor’s degrees in civil engineering.
Rice University is in the top 15% of the country for civil engineering at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #3 out of 26 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Civil Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 3 |
| Best Civil Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 3 |
| Best Civil Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 37 |
Civil Engineering majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Rice University earn a median of $80,364 a year. This is lower than $109,583, the median for all majors at Rice University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $52,070 | $60,314 |
| Fees | $933 | $933 |
Find out more about Rice University tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 43% of civil engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The largest share of civil engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at Rice University are White. Roughly 36% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rice University with a bachelor’s in civil engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Rice University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Civil Engineering | 2 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Civil Engineering | 6 |