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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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for me majors, Rice came in at #16. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in Texas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Rice University handed out 58 bachelor's degrees in mechanical engineering. This is an increase of 49% over the previous year when 39 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 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 2021, 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 $70,400. This is higher than $65,190, which is the national median for all me bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Rice, me students borrow a median amount of $15,375 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all me bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,000.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the me majors at Rice University.
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 58 students earned a bachelor's degree in me from Rice. About 17% of these graduates were women and the other 83% were men.
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 | 11 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 3 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 me majors earned their master's degree from Rice. Of these graduates, 92% were men and 8% 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 | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biomedical Engineering | 97 |
| Chemical Engineering | 46 |
| Electrical Engineering | 46 |
| Electrical and Computer Engineering. | 33 |
| Civil Engineering | 26 |
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