by our College Data Analytics TeamWant the scoop on Rice University? We have put together a comprehensive report on the school that covers what majors Rice offers, how the school ranks, how diverse it is, and much more.
At Rice University, students can earn anything from bachelor’s degrees through the doctor’s degree - research/scholarship.
| Degree Level | Offered |
|---|---|
| Certificate | — |
| Associate | — |
| Bachelor’s | ✓ |
| Master’s | ✓ |
| Doctorate | ✓ |
Completions: 2,522 undergraduate · 3,008 graduate (5,530 total)
Ranked by the number of degrees awarded, these are the most popular majors at Rice University.
| Most Popular Majors | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 2,765 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | 604 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 349 |
| Biology, General. | 107 |
| Economics. | 104 |
These majors at Rice University report the highest average early-career salaries for their graduates.
| Highest-Paying Majors | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $128,659 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | $122,770 |
| Economics. | $87,989 |
| Chemical Engineering. | $78,801 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | $70,400 |
Explore the full list of majors at Rice University, sorted by study area.
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 2,765 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. ↳ Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other. |
604 | NA |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. ↳ Business Administration and Management, General. |
11 | $128,659 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Computer Engineering. | 93 | NA |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering. ↳ Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering. |
85 | NA |
| Mechanical Engineering. | 83 | $70,400 |
| Chemical Engineering. | 62 | $78,801 |
| Civil Engineering. ↳ Civil Engineering, General. |
22 | NA |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. ↳ Electrical and Electronics Engineering. |
20 | NA |
| Engineering Physics. ↳ Engineering Physics/Applied Physics. |
19 | NA |
| Operations Research. | 19 | NA |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering. ↳ Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, General. |
8 | NA |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering. | 8 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 349 | $122,770 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Economics. ↳ Economics, General. · Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. |
104 | $87,989 |
| Political Science and Government. ↳ Political Science and Government, General. |
41 | NA |
| Sociology. ↳ Sociology, General. |
23 | NA |
| International Relations and National Security Studies. ↳ International Relations and Affairs. |
18 | NA |
| Anthropology. ↳ Anthropology, General. |
17 | NA |
| Social Sciences, General. ↳ Research Methodology and Quantitative Methods. |
5 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Biology, General. ↳ Biology/Biological Sciences, General. |
107 | NA |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences. ↳ Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology. |
39 | NA |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences. ↳ Neuroscience. |
33 | NA |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. ↳ Biochemistry. |
9 | NA |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology. ↳ Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. |
6 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Music. ↳ Stringed Instruments. · Voice and Opera. · Woodwind Instruments. · Music Theory and Composition. · Keyboard Instruments. · Brass Instruments. · Music, General. · Musicology and Ethnomusicology. |
100 | $28,275 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General. | 27 | NA |
| Fine and Studio Arts. ↳ Art History, Criticism and Conservation. |
21 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Statistics. ↳ Statistics, General. |
65 | NA |
| Mathematics. ↳ Mathematics, General. |
43 | NA |
| Applied Mathematics. ↳ Computational and Applied Mathematics. |
34 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Chemistry. ↳ Chemistry, General. |
63 | NA |
| Physics. ↳ Physics, General. · Physics, Other. |
50 | NA |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences. ↳ Geology/Earth Science, General. |
16 | NA |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics. ↳ Astrophysics. |
3 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Data Science. ↳ Data Science, General. |
52 | NA |
| Cognitive Science. ↳ Cognitive Science, General. |
36 | $42,585 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences. | 7 | NA |
| Systems Science and Theory. | 7 | NA |
| Computational Science. | 3 | NA |
| Human Computer Interaction. | 3 | NA |
| Medieval and Renaissance Studies. | 2 | NA |
| Classical and Ancient Studies. ↳ Classical, Ancient Mediterranean, and Near Eastern Studies and Archaeology. |
2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General. | 68 | $31,474 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. ↳ Industrial and Organizational Psychology. |
6 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Architectural Sciences and Technology. ↳ Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology. |
32 | NA |
| Architecture. | 25 | $56,339 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Nanotechnology. | 32 | NA |
| Engineering-Related Fields. ↳ Engineering/Industrial Management. |
24 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General. | 34 | $28,009 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Public Policy Analysis. ↳ Public Policy Analysis, General. |
33 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. ↳ Sport and Fitness Administration/Management. |
32 | $38,232 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Philosophy. | 21 | NA |
| Religion/Religious Studies. | 9 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. ↳ Health and Wellness, General. |
30 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. ↳ Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other. · French Language and Literature. |
15 | NA |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services. ↳ Linguistics. |
10 | NA |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 3 | NA |
| Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. ↳ German Language and Literature. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| History. ↳ History, General. |
27 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Area Studies. ↳ Asian Studies/Civilization. · Latin American Studies. |
12 | NA |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies. ↳ Women's Studies. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. ↳ Secondary Education and Teaching. |
11 | NA |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. ↳ Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. ↳ Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. |
9 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. ↳ Environmental Science. · Environmental Studies. |
8 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Science Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Chemical Technology/Technician. |
2 | NA |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
References
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