by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in economics at Rice University. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 11 schools (Master’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 #43 out of 471 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Schools | 43 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 |
During the most recent reporting year, Rice University handed out 22 master’s degrees in economics.
Rice University is among the very best schools in the country for economics at the master’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 11 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 1 |
| Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools in Texas | 1 |
| Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools | 24 |
For the most recent academic year available, 64% of economics master’s degrees went to men and 36% went to women.
The majority of economics master’s degree graduates at Rice University are Non-Resident Alien. About 77% 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 master’s in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 17 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Rice University awarded 18 master’s completions in econometrics and quantitative economics in the most recent reporting year — 39% to women and 61% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (72%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, Rice University handed out 10 doctoral degrees in economics.
Rice University ranks competitively among schools offering economics at the doctoral level. Its best result was #2 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 2 |
| Best Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 2 |
| Best Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools | 32 |
For the most recent academic year available, 70% of economics doctoral degrees went to men and 30% went to women.
The majority of economics doctoral degree graduates at Rice University are Non-Resident Alien. About 100% 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 doctoral in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 0 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at Rice University. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Economics | 72 |