by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Rice ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in economics.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for economics majors, Rice came in at #9. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Texas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Rice University handed out 101 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is an increase of 17% over the previous year when 86 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 28 students received their master’s degree in economics from Rice. This makes it the #46 most popular school for economics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in economics in 2021, making the school the #97 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of economics students who receive their bachelor's degree at Rice is $87,989. This is higher than $45,868, which is the national median for all economics bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Rice, economics students borrow a median amount of $11,289 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all economics bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $22,987.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Rice University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 101 students earned a bachelor's degree in economics from Rice. About 41% of these graduates were women and the other 59% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rice University with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 25 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Of the 28 economics students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from Rice, about 68% were men and 32% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rice University with a master's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 20 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 59 |
| Sociology | 42 |
| Anthropology | 17 |
| International Relations & National Security | 16 |
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