by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Rice ranks in comparison to other schools with me programs.
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The bachelor's program at Rice was ranked #57 on College Factual's Best Schools for me list. It is also ranked #4 in Texas.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Rice University handed out 60 bachelor's degrees in mechanical engineering. This is an increase of 3% over the previous year when 58 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 12 students received their master’s degree in me from Rice. This makes it the #136 most popular school for me master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in me in 2022, making the school the #78 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of me students who receive their bachelor's degree at Rice is $82,899. This is higher than $70,726, which is the national median for all me bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Rice paid an average of $2,384 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $57,210 | $57,210 |
| Fees | $918 | $918 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,900 | $15,900 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,850 | $2,850 |
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Of the 60 me students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Rice, about 75% were men and 25% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rice University with a bachelor's in me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Rice does not offer an online option for its me bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Rice Online Learning page.
Of the 18 students who earned a master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Rice in 2021-2022, 89% were men and 11% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rice University with a master's in me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the me majors at Rice University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biomedical Engineering | 84 |
| Electrical Engineering | 54 |
| Chemical Engineering | 44 |
| Electrical and Computer Engineering. | 34 |
| Civil Engineering | 26 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.