Highest Earning Programs
Earnings outcomes at Rice reflect both program selection and the institution's strong career preparation across fields. Computer science and engineering dominate the highest-earning categories, with Artificial Intelligence leading at $172,391, followed by Electrical Engineering at $139,102 and Chemical Engineering at $108,850. Mathematics programs also perform exceptionally well, with Algebra and Number Theory producing earnings of $97,071. Business and economics programs maintain strong earning potential, with Business Administration at $89,530 and Applied Economics at $88,145. Even traditionally lower-earning fields like American History ($70,345) and English Literature ($55,843) demonstrate above-average outcomes for their respective disciplines, indicating Rice's effectiveness in career preparation across all academic areas.