by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Rice University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 24 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Rice University as a strong choice for economics, placing at #38 out of 471 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Schools | 38 of 471 |
| Best Economics Schools in Texas | 1 of 20 |
| Best Economics Schools in the Southwest Region | 1 of 27 |
The following degree levels are offered in economics at Rice University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 72 |
| Master’s | 22 |
| Doctoral | 10 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Rice University awarded 72 bachelor’s degrees in economics.
Rice University is among the very best schools in the country for economics at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 24 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 1 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 1 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 34 |
Economics graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Rice University earn a median of $88,145 a year. This is lower than $109,583, the median for all majors at Rice University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Rice University, economics students accumulate a median of $11,289 in student loans. This is lower than $11,904, the typical median for all majors at Rice University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $52,070 | $60,314 |
| Fees | $933 | $933 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 62% of economics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 38% went to women.
The majority of economics bachelor’s degree graduates at Rice University were White. Approximately 29% 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 economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 18 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Rice University granted 33 bachelor’s completions in econometrics and quantitative economics in the most recent reporting year — 36% to women and 64% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (42%).
Graduate study is also available at Rice University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Economics | 22 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Economics | 10 |
