Rice University
Houston, Texas · Private, nonprofit · 4,776 undergraduates
All 17 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Texas high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr). Another 120 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $5,827 |
| $30k to $48k | $563 |
| $48k to $75k | $3,217 |
| $75k to $110k | $17,755 |
| $110k and up | $48,466 |
| All families (average) | $13,370 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's Degree | $182,443 | +$147,634 | clears the bar | $12,373 | 0.1 yrs |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $87,404 | +$52,595 | clears the bar | $10,000 | 0.2 yrs |
| Music | Master's Degree | $50,777 | +$15,968 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 1.7 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $41,299 | +$6,490 | clears the bar | $12,505 | 1.9 yrs |
| Economics | Bachelor's Degree | $129,575 | +$94,766 | clears the bar | $11,644 | 0.1 yrs |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $108,970 | +$74,161 | clears the bar | $15,375 | 0.2 yrs |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $136,656 | +$101,847 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Cognitive Science | Bachelor's Degree | $66,913 | +$32,104 | clears the bar | $13,000 | 0.4 yrs |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's Degree | $87,804 | +$52,995 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $121,099 | +$86,290 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | Master's Degree | $110,932 | +$76,123 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Mathematics | Bachelor's Degree | $50,286 | +$15,477 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Chemical Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $113,605 | +$78,796 | clears the bar | $13,178 | 0.2 yrs |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | Master's Degree | $116,551 | +$81,742 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | Master's Degree | $65,091 | +$30,282 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 17 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 17% of students receive Pell grants · 95% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.