About Rice University
Rice University offers several online graduate programs for professional students, including programs in business and technology. Students will have the opportunity to engage in virtual classrooms while completing assignments at their convenience. Rice Online fosters innovative education and a commitment to excellence in instruction, delivered by attentive faculty.
Online programs offer:
- Hands-on and global field experience opportunities
- Small class sizes
- Peer collaboration via cohort class formats
- Curriculum designed to meet professional career goals
Founded in 1891, Rice University can best be described as a research university with a mission focused on responsibility, integrity, community and excellence. More than 7,000 students are enrolled in this regionally accredited, private institution, located on a 300-acre campus in Houston.
Accreditation & Licensing
Rice University is accredited by:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
Type:
4-year, Private not-for-profitHighest Level Offered:
Doctor's degreeReligious Affiliation:
Not applicableEnrollment:
Undergraduate: 4,712 ; Graduate: 4,473Percent of Fully Online Students:
Undergraduate: 2% ; Graduate: 8%Graduation Rate:
96%Median Earnings, 10-Years After Degree Completion:
$89,718Median Debt After Graduation (4-Year Degree):
$11,000Average Undergraduates Receiving Aid:
63%Per Undergraduate Average Aid Award:
$50,264Yellow Ribbon Program:
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Geographic and Educational Overview
Rice University is located in Texas
Texas at a Glance:
Top Majors in Texas:
Top Incentives in Texas:
- TEXAS Grant: Up to $5,195 annually
Top Career Pathways in Texas:
- Entry Level: Project Engineer ($75,000)
- Mid Level: Operations Manager ($120,000)
- Senior Level: Energy Director ($180,000+)
- Required Education: BS Engineering
- Certifications: PE, PMP