by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how Rice University compares to other colleges that offer economics.
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Rice University is in the top 10% of the country for economics. More specifically it was ranked #35 out of 377 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Texas.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Rice University conferred 72 bachelor’s degrees in economics.
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 |
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 |
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 |
Here are the demographics of the economics majors at Rice University.
The economics program at Rice University offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 51 |
Rice University awarded 51 degrees in econometrics and quantitative economics in the latest year of data — 37% to women and 63% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (53%).